Emory University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #82 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #56 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #52 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #2 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #8 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top100 | For 90 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Undergraduates
- 7,407
- Graduates
- 7,768
- 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% | 12% | 10% |
| Applicants | 33,450 | 13,406 | 20,037 |
| Admissions | 3,562 | 1,558 | 2,004 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,437 | 630 | 807 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
4,596 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
925 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
623 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1470
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Emory University are 1470-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
286 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Emory University are 32-35 (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 | 4948 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2862 (19%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2792 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 2157 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 1446 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 571 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 376 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Emory University is $27,303 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 | $7,363 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,220 |
| $48-75K | $11,237 |
| $75-110K | $13,821 |
| $110K+ | $53,018 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,400 | $47,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,400 | $47,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,400 | $47,800 |
| Fee in-district | $880 | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $880 | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $880 | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,813 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,220 |
| Room charge | $11,810 |
| Meal charge | $8,410 |
Emory University majors
Emory University has granted 2,034 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 1,859 master's across 55 programs, and 830 doctorate degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Emory University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 429 | 310 | 5 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 152 | 350 | |
| Law | 290 | ||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 213 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 202 | ||
| Neuroscience | 170 | ||
| Epidemiology | 145 | 14 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 12 | 128 | |
| Chemistry, General | 91 | 18 | 30 |
| Medicine | 134 | ||
| Psychology, General | 107 | 10 | 10 |
| Divinity & Ministry | 81 | 25 | |
| Computer Science | 73 | 17 | 13 |
| Statistics, General | 85 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 8 | 68 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 66 | 6 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 58 | 7 | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 60 | 1 | 5 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 63 | ||
| Environmental Health | 58 | 3 | |
| Biostatistics | 53 | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | 2 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 54 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 50 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 10 | 37 | |
| Nursing Practice | 29 | 17 | |
| Philosophy | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 38 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 37 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 37 | ||
| Sociology, General | 26 | 4 | 7 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 35 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 32 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 31 | ||
| History, General | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Creative Writing | 26 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | 2 | 5 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 25 | ||
| Physics, General | 17 | 2 | 5 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 22 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 22 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 19 | 2 | |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 15 | 4 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | 3 | 4 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 15 | ||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 15 | ||
| Women's Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 13 | ||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 13 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 13 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 11 | ||
| Nursing Science | 5 | 5 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Linguistics | 9 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 9 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 8 | ||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 8 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 2 | 6 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 8 | ||
| Economics and Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Maternal & Child Health and Neonatal Nurse & Nursing | 7 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | 2 | |
| Comparative Literature | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 4 | ||
| Biophysics | 4 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 4 | ||
| Informatics | 4 | ||
| Islamic Studies | 4 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 4 | ||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 3 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 2 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Russian Studies | 2 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | ||
| African Studies | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Emergency Room & Trauma Nursing | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Religious Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,034 | 1,859 | 830 |
Emory University has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Emory University is a world-class research university with 206,422 scientific papers published and 8,582,939 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Pathology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1577 | 20078 |
| 1994 | 1576 | 22176 |
| 1995 | 1780 | 26128 |
| 1996 | 2050 | 30734 |
| 1997 | 2020 | 35702 |
| 1998 | 2128 | 43028 |
| 1999 | 2160 | 50036 |
| 2000 | 2332 | 59558 |
| 2001 | 2516 | 67076 |
| 2002 | 2669 | 78621 |
| 2003 | 2978 | 92613 |
| 2004 | 3290 | 102609 |
| 2005 | 3578 | 117002 |
| 2006 | 4211 | 135774 |
| 2007 | 4487 | 150895 |
| 2008 | 4894 | 173096 |
| 2009 | 5008 | 195098 |
| 2010 | 5592 | 219415 |
| 2011 | 5845 | 246774 |
| 2012 | 6451 | 275922 |
| 2013 | 6824 | 301939 |
| 2014 | 7340 | 330358 |
| 2015 | 7935 | 350956 |
| 2016 | 7971 | 366707 |
| 2017 | 8526 | 395766 |
| 2018 | 8868 | 418995 |
| 2019 | 9836 | 467973 |
| 2020 | 11855 | 579816 |
| 2021 | 11160 | 640427 |
| 2022 | 11774 | 624055 |
| 2023 | 11745 | 635509 |
| 2024 | 10626 | 623491 |
| 2025 | 9854 | 564142 |
Emory University alumni
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Scooter Braun
- Occupations
- talent agenttalent managerbusinesspersonactor
- Biography
-
Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun is an American businessman, investor, former talent manager, and record executive. One of the most influential names in music industry history, he is credited with having discovered and managed Canadian singer Justin Bieber in 2008 and American singer Ariana Grande in 2012, whose success along with other artists under Braun's management led to the establishment of RBMG Records and later, SB Projects, now part of Hybe where he is a board member and senior advisor. Braun has also served in career management for artists including Kanye West, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Ozuna, Dan + Shay, and the Kid Laroi, among others. He retired from artist management in 2024.
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Newt Gingrich
- Enrolled in Emory University
- In 1965 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianteacherwriterhistoriannovelist
- Biography
-
Newton Leroy Gingrich is an American politician 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
- squash playerlong-distance swimmersports journalistmotivational speakerswimmer
- 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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Jim Sarbh
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Jim Sarbh is an Indian actor known for his work in films and stage productions. He has received several awards including a Filmfare OTT Award, and an IIFA Award with a nomination for an International Emmy Award. Additionally, he has directed and acted in numerous theatre productions in India.
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 | 14,190 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 201 Dowman Drive Atlanta, Georgia, 30322 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 499,000 |
| Phone | 4047276123 |