Emory University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #78 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #55 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #51 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #2 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #8 of 1,060 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top100 | For 89 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Undergraduates
- 7,359
- Graduates
- 7,687
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.emory.edu
Emory University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Emory University has an acceptance rate of 11% and is among the top 3% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11% | 13% | 10% |
| Applicants | 31,929 | 12,622 | 19,307 |
| Admissions | 3,543 | 1,586 | 1,957 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,425 | 636 | 789 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
4,443 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
798 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
601 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1460
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Emory University are 1460-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
277 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Emory University are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5161 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2820 (19%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2690 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 2000 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 1431 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 622 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 299 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Emory University is $27,986 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $6,895 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,640 |
| $48-75K | $11,687 |
| $75-110K | $21,124 |
| $110K+ | $54,582 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,920 | $46,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,920 | $46,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,920 | $46,800 |
| Fee in-district | $854 | $922 |
| Fee in-state | $854 | $922 |
| Fee out-of-state | $854 | $922 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,813 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,972 |
| Room charge | $11,038 |
| Meal charge | $7,934 |
Emory University majors
Emory University has granted 1,937 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 2,007 master's across 50 programs, and 793 doctorate degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Emory University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 422 | 297 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 140 | 324 | |
| Law | 256 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 199 | ||
| Epidemiology | 174 | 7 | |
| Neuroscience | 149 | ||
| Psychology, General | 120 | 13 | 8 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 133 | ||
| Medicine | 129 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 114 | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 71 | 15 | 28 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 111 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 80 | 30 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 15 | 91 | |
| Computer Science | 68 | 23 | 14 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | 73 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 72 | 3 | 2 |
| Environmental Health | 66 | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 59 | 5 | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 36 | 34 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 56 | 2 | 6 |
| Statistics, General | 64 | ||
| Management Science | 61 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 57 | ||
| Biostatistics | 46 | 9 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 54 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 51 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 19 | 27 | |
| Philosophy | 33 | 4 | 7 |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 37 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 37 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 35 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | 6 | 6 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 33 | ||
| History, General | 22 | 2 | 9 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 33 | ||
| Sociology, General | 25 | 5 | 2 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 31 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 28 | 2 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 29 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 27 | ||
| Accounting | 21 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 21 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 18 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | 17 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 17 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 17 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 16 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Physics, General | 9 | 7 | |
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 14 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 13 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 13 | ||
| Creative Writing | 12 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Women's Health Nurse & Nursing | 11 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 10 | ||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 10 | ||
| Nursing Science | 4 | 6 | |
| Comparative Literature | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 8 | ||
| Emergency Room & Trauma Nursing | 8 | ||
| Informatics | 8 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 7 | ||
| Linguistics | 7 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 4 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 2 | 2 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 4 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 | ||
| Maternal & Child Health and Neonatal Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 3 | ||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 2 | ||
| Biophysics | 2 | ||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 2 | ||
| Comparative Law | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Economics and Computer Science | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| German Studies | 2 | ||
| Italian Studies | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 1 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,937 | 2,007 | 793 |
Emory University has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 90% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Emory University is a world-class research university with 198,442 scientific papers published and 8,131,621 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Psychology, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1310 | 17772 |
| 1993 | 1578 | 20047 |
| 1994 | 1574 | 22124 |
| 1995 | 1771 | 26012 |
| 1996 | 2050 | 30642 |
| 1997 | 2019 | 35608 |
| 1998 | 2129 | 42926 |
| 1999 | 2158 | 49889 |
| 2000 | 2330 | 59442 |
| 2001 | 2520 | 66953 |
| 2002 | 2672 | 78495 |
| 2003 | 2987 | 92527 |
| 2004 | 3292 | 102545 |
| 2005 | 3577 | 116920 |
| 2006 | 4211 | 135719 |
| 2007 | 4487 | 150854 |
| 2008 | 4896 | 173034 |
| 2009 | 5004 | 194882 |
| 2010 | 5592 | 219286 |
| 2011 | 5842 | 246554 |
| 2012 | 6450 | 275640 |
| 2013 | 6821 | 301818 |
| 2014 | 7335 | 330054 |
| 2015 | 7873 | 350276 |
| 2016 | 7947 | 366439 |
| 2017 | 8511 | 395450 |
| 2018 | 8852 | 418744 |
| 2019 | 9823 | 467762 |
| 2020 | 11835 | 579519 |
| 2021 | 11147 | 640042 |
| 2022 | 11759 | 623431 |
| 2023 | 11732 | 634858 |
| 2024 | 10497 | 616593 |
Emory University alumni
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Scooter Braun
- Occupations
- talent agenttalent managerbusinesspersonactor
- Biography
-
Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun is an American talent manager, entrepreneur, record executive, and the CEO of Hybe America, the North American subsidiary of South Korean entertainment company Hybe Corporation. He is credited with having discovered Canadian singer Justin Bieber in 2008, whose success foresaw the establishment of Braun's record label RBMG Records, a joint venture with R&B singer Usher. Braun has also served in career management for artists including Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Ozuna, Dan + Shay, and the Kid Laroi, among others.
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Newt Gingrich
- Enrolled in Emory University
- In 1965 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- novelistpoliticianteacherwriterhistorian
- Biography
-
Newton Leroy Gingrich is an American politician and author who served as the 50th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. A member of the Republican Party, he was the U.S. representative for Georgia's 6th congressional district serving north Atlanta and nearby areas from 1979 until his resignation in 1999. In 2012, Gingrich unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination for president of the United States.
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Diana Nyad
- Occupations
- swimmerjournalistsquash playerlong-distance swimmersports journalist
- Biography
-
Diana Nyad /ˈnaɪˌæd/ is an American author, journalist, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer. Nyad gained national attention in 1975 when she swam around Manhattan (28 mi or 45 km) in record time.
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Keri Hilson
- Occupations
- recording artistactorsingersongwriterdancer
- Biography
-
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, she began her musical career as a songwriter and backing vocalist for other artists under the wing of record producer Anthony Dent in 2002. At the age of 14, Hilson secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, who disbanded without any releases. She attended Oxford College of Emory University while contributing to material for popular artists, including Britney Spears, Usher, Ciara, The Pussycat Dolls, and Mary J. Blige; she joined the songwriting-production group, the Clutch in 2004.
General info
| Founded | 1836 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Cor prudentis possidebit scientia The wise heart will possess knowledge |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 13,574 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 201 Dowman Drive Atlanta, Georgia, 30322 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 499,000 |
| Phone | 4047276123 |