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Overview

Emory
Location Atlanta, GA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 15,046
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #24
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website emory.edu
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Costs

Emory
Tuition (In State) $59,920
Tuition (Out of State) $59,920
Room & Board $18,972
Avg Net Price $27,986
Avg Grant Aid $50,828
% Receiving Grant Aid 46%

Admission

Emory
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 31,929
Admitted 3,543
Acceptance Rate 11.1%
Enrolled % 40.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.8
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 32/34
SAT Range 1460/1550
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 1, 2025

Academics

Emory
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (23%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (17%)
  • Business (13%)
  • Biology (11%)
  • Psychology (6%)

Outcomes

Emory
Graduation Rate 90%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $81,500
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $17,233
Median Loan Payment $178

Diversity

Emory
% Men 18%
% Women 33%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 41%
% Black 9%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 17%
% Unknown Race 3%

Students

Emory
% In-State 12%
% Out-of-State 67%

Campus

Emory
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/