Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
4-year Private university
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Overview

Emory University is a private institution established in 1836 with city setting located at Atlanta. It is ranked 24 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $ 60,774 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,101. It practices semester-based academic calendar. 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.

#24 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1836
Selectivity Very High
Size Medium
7,101 Undergraduates
Website http://www.emory.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$78,814
Cost of Attendance
$26,867
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $60,774
Outstate Tuition Fee $60,774
Room and Board Fees $18,972
$57,366 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

11% (Very High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coaliation Application

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
01
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$52,113 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$51,828 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $78,814
44% Students with need received Financial Aid
95.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, CSS

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Demonstrate qualities of forceful and unselfish character, intellectual and personal vigor, outstanding academic achievement, impressive communication skills, significant leadership and creativity in school or the broader community
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean’s Scholars
Total Worth Full-tuition
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on demonstrated academic achievement and leadership capabilities
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Liberal Arts Scholar
Total Worth --
Eligibility All freshmen entering to Oxford College
Minimum Criteria Based on demonstrated academic excellence
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Woodruff Debate Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition and fees
Details Students who demonstrate promise in developing the Scholars Qualities while also being exceptionally talented in competitive policy debate can be awarded Robert W. Woodruff Debate Scholarships.
Woodruff Music Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Students who demonstrate promise in developing the Scholars Qualities while also being exceptionally talented in an area of applied music can be awarded Robert W. Woodruff Music Scholarships.
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Students

7,101 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
93% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
83% Students graduate within 6 years