School Information

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Total Enrollment 12,930
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 7 : 1

Emory University

http://www.emory.edu
408 Administration Building, 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
(404) 727-6123

Emory University, a top 20 research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, is an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged and diverse community whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world through courageous leadership in teaching, research, scholarship, health care and social action.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 7%
 
School Costs

At Emory University, 61.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 59.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $23,261), and 34% receive loans ($6,364 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,896.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Emory University is $25,060 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 17,446 people applied to Emory University. Of the applicants, 27.0% were admitted (29.0% male & 25.0% female ) and 28.0% accepted (29.0% male and 26.0% female)

Of the 6,980 undergraduate students at Emory University, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 13.0% of the 5,950 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     25.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     96.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     83.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     88.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     88.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 1/15
Admissions Office Phone 404.727.6036
Admissions Office Email admiss@learnlink.emory.edu
Admissions Office Address 408 Administration Building, 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.emory.edu/admission/admission/transfer_students/
Admissions Website http://www.emory.edu/home/admission/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS/admission-aid/the-application.htm
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Emory University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Emory University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 640
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 740
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 670
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 760
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 650
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 740
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 30
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 33
 
Emory University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 38 0 4
African Studies 3
African-American/Black Studies 1
American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
Asian Studies/Civilization 2
East Asian Studies 0
French Studies 4
German Studies 4
Italian Studies 0
Latin American Studies 4
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 14
Women's Studies 3 0 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 123 76 68
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 123 1
Biomedical Sciences, General 3 63
Biostatistics 13 4
Epidemiology 59 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 284 436 5
Business Administration and Management, General 284 230
Business/Commerce, General 206 5
Computer and information sciences and support services 5 4
Computer Science 5 4
Education 19 21 2
Education, General 19 21 2
Engineering 4 18
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 4 18
English language and literature/letters 75 3 3
Creative Writing 21
English Language and Literature, General 54 3 3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0 35 0 11
Chinese Language and Literature 2
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 3
Comparative Literature 0 10 0 6
French Language and Literature 0 4
Japanese Language and Literature 0
Latin Language and Literature 0
Linguistics 6
Russian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 14 0 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 8 116 524 113
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 3 8
Anesthesiologist Assistant 40
Critical Care Nursing 17
Environmental Health 22
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 12
Health Services Administration 55
International Public Health/International Health 88
Maternal and Child Health 0
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 25
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD) 13
Medicine (MD) 109
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 7
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 3
Nursing, Other 5 36
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 91
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist 1
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 11
Physical Therapy/Therapist 38 0
Physician Assistant 49
Public Health Education and Promotion 102 1
Public Health, Other 17
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 8
History 60 10 11
History, General 60 10 11
Legal professions and studies 7 215
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD) 7
Law (LLB, JD) 215
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 341 7 5 10
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 341 5 10
Mathematics and statistics 19 4 7
Applied Mathematics 7
Mathematics, General 12 4 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 109 0
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology 3
Mathematics and Computer Science 0 0
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 22
Neuroscience 84
Natural resources and conservation 25
Environmental Studies 25
Philosophy and religious studies 37 3 24
Jewish/Judaic Studies 0 0
Philosophy 19 2 10
Religion/Religious Studies 18 1 14
Physical sciences 78 7 28
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other 3
Chemistry, General 71 7 26
Physics, General 4 0 2
Physics, Other 0
Psychology 145 13 7
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 6
Psychology, General 139 13 7
Social sciences 402 22 16
Anthropology 74 4 5
Economics, General 134 3 2
International Relations and Affairs 59
Political Science and Government, General 71 6 3
Sociology 64 9 6
Theology and religious vocations 152 0
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 119
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0
Religious/Sacred Music 2
Theology/Theological Studies 31
Visual and performing arts 69 8 2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 20 0 2
Dance, General 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
Film/Cinema Studies 10 5
Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
Music, General 12 3
 
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