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Emory University
201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322 | (404) 727-6123
Atlanta, GA | (404) 727-6123
#21 in National Universities
2020 Quick Stats
Overview of Emory University
Emory University is a private institution that was founded in 1836. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,086, its setting is city, and the campus size is 631 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Emory University's ranking in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #21. Its tuition and fees are $53,804.
Emory University, located near downtown Atlanta, is divided into nine schools and colleges, four of which serve undergraduate and graduate students. Emory’s graduate programs include the highly ranked Goizueta Business School, School of Law and School of Medicine. First- and second-year students are required to live on campus, but a majority of students remain on campus all four years. The Student Programming Council organizes events and performances throughout the year, including from well-known entertainers and musicians. A popular student organization is Volunteer Emory, which oversees community service activities. The Emory Eagles have nearly 20 NCAA Division III varsity teams and are well-known for their successful swimming and diving team. Regardless of whether they participate in varsity athletics, all students are required to take two courses in physical education. Emory also has a thriving Greek community.
Questions & Answers
How difficult is it to get accepted into Emory University?
It can be very difficult to get accepted into Emory University, since it is highly selective with a very low acceptance rate. Of the 27,000 applicants for fall 2018, 19% were accepted, according to U.S. News data.
Is Emory University expensive?
Emory is more expensive than many private institutions, with tuition and fees for the 2019-2020 school year at $53,804. Room and board was $14,972. About 49% of students received need-based financial aid in the 2018 school year.
What are the Emory Scholars Programs?
The Emory Scholars Programs award full and partial merit-based scholarships to applicants with outstanding academic achievements who are also committed to community service and leadership development and have other interests, according to the school’s website. Other scholarships prospective students can apply for include the Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship and the Goizueta Scholars Program.
How does Emory University compare to other Georgia schools?
Emory is located near several other schools in Atlanta, such as the Georgia Institute of Technology and Clark Atlanta University. Georgia Tech, which is tied for No. 29 in the 2020 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, and Emory, which is tied for No. 21, are both National Universities, but they vary widely in cost and enrollment.
Georgia Tech is a large public institution, enrolling 16,049 undergrads in 2018 compared with Emory’s 7,086 bachelor’s degree-seeking students. And at $33,794, Georgia Tech’s 2019-2020 out-of-state tuition and fees were about $20,000 less than Emory’s tuition and fees; in-state students pay only $12,682. Clark Atlanta University, a historically black National University, charged $23,672 for the 2019-2020 school year. The institution enrolled 3,325 undergraduates for the 2018-2019 school year.
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General Information
School Type
Private, Coed
Year Founded
1836
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City
2018 Endowment
$8.0 billion
School Website
Website
Emory University's 2020 Rankings
Emory University is ranked #21 in National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
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Emory University Alumni Starting Salaries
Below are the median starting salaries by major for alumni of Emory University.
Median starting salary of alumni
$59,200
By major
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Economics, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Last updated 2019.
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Emory University Admissions
When applying to Emory University, it's important to note the application deadline is Jan. 1, and the early decision deadline is Nov. 1. The application fee at Emory University is $75. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Jan. 1. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 19 percent.
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Selectivity
Most selective
Fall 2018 acceptance rate
19%
Application deadline
Jan. 1
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
Jan. 1
Priority application deadline
Academic Life at Emory University
The student-faculty ratio at Emory University is 9:1, and the school has 60 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Emory University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Economics, General; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 94 percent.
Class Sizes:
Student-faculty ratio
9:1
4-year graduation rate
83%
Total faculty
Student Life at Emory University
Emory University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,086, with a gender distribution of 40 percent male students and 60 percent female students. At this school, 63 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 37 percent of students live off campus. In sports, Emory University is part of the NCAA III.
Student Gender Distribution:
Total enrollment
14,459
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA III
Full-time degree-seeking students
Emory University Tuition & Financial Aid
At Emory University, 48 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid, and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $41,583.
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Financial Aid Statistics:
Applied for need-based aid
Need was fully met
Received need-based financial aid
Received need-based self-help aid
Average percent of need met
Tuition and fees
$53,804
(2019-20)
Room and board
$14,972
(2019-20)
Minimum credits per term a student can take for full-time tuition price
Campus Safety
Campus safety data were reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and have not been independently verified. The numbers for criminal offenses reflect reports of alleged offenses to campus security and/or law enforcement authorities, not necessarily prosecutions or convictions. Experts advise prospective students and their families to do their own research to evaluate the safety of a campus as well as the surrounding area.
Campus Services at Emory University
Emory University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance. Emory University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Of the students at Emory University, 22 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Emory University.
Students who have cars on campus
22%
Health insurance offered
Yes
Nearest airports (miles)
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