School Overview
Founded in 1836 by the Methodists, today Emory University is a nonsectarian, coeducational, privately owned and operated research university located in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was first established in Oxford, Georgia as Emory College. It moved to the metro Atlanta area in 1915 where it was recharted and renamed Emory University.
Total annual enrollment at Emory is about 14,000 students (7,500 undergraduate and 6,500 postgraduate) and the school has roughly 3,000 faculty and staff. Emory is consistently ranked among the top national universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and several other reputable publications, including Newsweek, Princeton Review and Forbes magazine. The faculty and professors who work at Emory University are some of the most qualified and recognized in the nation. Faculty at Emory have been awarded the Pulitzer Price, Nobel Prize, Fulbright Fellowship and National Humanities Medal.
Academics
Emory University offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 100 fields of study and specialties. Emory offers programs in Gender and Cultural Studies (11), biology (5), business (2), computer science, education, bioengineering, English and literature (2), foreign languages (10), health services and sciences (25), history, legal studies (2), liberal arts (2), mathematics (2), multi-disciplinary (5), environmental studies, physical sciences (4), psychology (2), social sciences (5), theology (4), and visual and performing arts (7). All programs are offered through one of Emory’s nine academic schools and colleges which include:
- Emory College of Arts and Sciences
- Oxford College
- Goizueta Business School
- Laney Graduate School
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
- Rollins School of Public Health
- Candler School of Theology.
Admissions
With an acceptance rate of roughly 25%, Emory is considered a selective university. For the 2013 academic year, Emory received nearly 17,500 applications of which it accepted 4,630. The GPA for entering freshman is 3.78 and nearly 90% of new students were in the top 10% of their high school graduating class.
General Information
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Admission Office 200 Boisfeuillet Jones Center Atlanta, GA 30322 (404) 727-6036 (800) 727-6036 Fax: (404) 727-4303 [email protected] Contact: Jean Jordan Dean of Admission |
Main Address 201 Dowman Drive Atlanta, GA 30322 (404) 727-6123 |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,214 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,278 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,169 Graduate enrollment: 4,165 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 27% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 95% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $34,336 | $36,336 | $38,036 | $39,158 | +2.95% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,220 | $10,572 | $10,896 | $11,198 | +2.77% |
| Other | $1,400 | $1,800 | $2,100 | $2,100 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $46,956 | $49,708 | $52,132 | $53,556 | +2.73% |
| In-state Off Campus | $35,336 | $37,336 | $39,136 | $40,258 | +2.87% |
| In-state with Family | $35,336 | $37,336 | $39,136 | $40,258 | +2.87% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $33,800 |
| In-state Student Fees | $3,092 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $33,800 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $3,092 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,028 | 61% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 887 | 53% | $21,862,982 | $24,648 |
| • Federal grants | 265 | 16% | $1,565,609 | $5,908 |
| • Pell grants | 243 | 15% | $870,943 | $3,584 |
| • Other federal grants | 242 | 14% | $694,666 | $2,871 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 399 | 24% | $1,819,936 | $4,561 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 803 | 48% | $18,477,437 | $23,011 |
| Student loan aid | 592 | 35% | $4,468,813 | $7,549 |
| • Federal student loans | 578 | 35% | $2,667,305 | $4,615 |
| • Other student loans | 90 | 5% | $1,801,508 | $20,017 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 1944 | 1243 | 648 | 314 | 13 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 70 | – | 4 | – | – |
| African Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| African-american/black Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| American/united States Studies/civilization | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Asian Studies/civilization | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| East Asian Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| French Studies | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| German Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 18 | – | 4 | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 249 | 83 | 81 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 146 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences | – | 5 | 66 | – | – |
| Biostatistics | – | 5 | 4 | – | – |
| Epidemiology | – | 72 | 11 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 103 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 296 | 405 | 13 | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 296 | 207 | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce | – | 198 | 13 | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 3 | 11 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer Science | 3 | 11 | 1 | – | – |
| Education | 14 | 20 | 3 | – | – |
| Education | 14 | 20 | 3 | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 1 | 10 | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | – | 1 | 10 | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 85 | 4 | 9 | – | – |
| Creative Writing | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 63 | 4 | 9 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 76 | 3 | 13 | – | – |
| Ancient/classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Comparative Literature | 6 | – | 3 | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | – | – | 8 | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Linguistics | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 34 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 125 | 471 | 175 | – | 13 |
| Adult Health Nurse/nursing | – | 7 | – | – | 1 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | – | 45 | – | – | – |
| Critical Care Nursing | – | 13 | – | – | 2 |
| Emergency Room/trauma Nursing | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Health | – | 26 | – | – | – |
| Family Practice Nurse/nursing | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Geriatric Nurse/nursing | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Health Services Administration | – | 70 | 2 | – | – |
| International Public Health/international Health | – | 77 | – | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health | – | – | – | – | – |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/science – Radiation Therapist | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Medical Scientist | – | 14 | – | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 126 | – | – |
| Nurse Midwife/nursing Midwifery | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Administration | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing Science | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Ophthalmic Technician/technologist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pediatric Nurse/nursing | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | – | – | 42 | – | – |
| Physician Assistant | – | 51 | – | – | – |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | – | 99 | 4 | – | – |
| Public Health, Other | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Public Health/community Nurse/nursing | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 101 | – | – | – | 10 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/nursing | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| History | 79 | 7 | 9 | – | – |
| History | 79 | 7 | 9 | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 8 | 255 | – | – |
| Advanced Legal Research/studies | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 255 | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | 3 | 9 | 314 | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | 3 | 9 | 314 | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 26 | – | 7 | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 18 | – | 7 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Ancient Studies/civilization | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 112 | 10 | 20 | – | – |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 98 | 8 | 17 | – | – |
| Physics | 11 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Physics, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 142 | 8 | 11 | – | – |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 138 | 8 | 11 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 473 | 16 | 23 | – | – |
| Anthropology | 89 | 6 | 5 | – | – |
| Economics | 160 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 66 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 91 | 5 | 7 | – | – |
| Sociology | 67 | 3 | 10 | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | – | 185 | – | – | – |
| Divinity/ministry | – | 139 | – | – | – |
| Pastoral Studies/counseling | – | – | – | – | – |
| Religious/sacred Music | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Theology/theological Studies | – | 44 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 124 | 8 | 5 | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 38 | 1 | 5 | – | – |
| Dance | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 15 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 41 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Education – General B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics/Computer Science B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Emory University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (404) 727-6123 |
| Website: | www.emory.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | apply.emory.edu/apply/requirements.php |
| Address: | 408 Administration Building, 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 14,067 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 91% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 13,794 (98% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $47,954 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $47,954 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 55% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $38,254 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Emory University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Emory University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 6 | 3 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 17 | 2 | 24 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 8 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 20 | 72 | 76 | 33 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Emory University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Emory University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $47,954 |
| Out-of-state | $47,954 |
| Books and supplies | $1,224 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $42,980 |
| Out-of-state | $42,980 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 753 | 55% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 685 | 50% | $38,254 |
| Student loan aid | 451 | 33% | $6,438 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,664 | 53% | $34,424 |
| Federal student loans | 2,150 | 31% | $6,296 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Emory University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Emory University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 19,924 | 7,932 | 11,992 | Percent admitted | 100% | 26% | 25% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 7% | 7% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Emory University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 14,067 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,861 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7,206 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Emory University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
- (SCPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE and supervisory CPE programs
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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