Emory University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #83 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #58 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #54 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #2 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #8 of 1,036 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top100 | For 88 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Undergraduates
- 7,130
- Graduates
- 7,649
- 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 13% and is among the top 4% 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 | 13% | 14% | 12% |
| Applicants | 33,435 | 12,736 | 20,699 |
| Admissions | 4,364 | 1,801 | 2,563 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,494 | 598 | 896 |
6,651 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
590 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
547 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1420
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Emory University are 1420-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
409 or 27%
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
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5788 (39%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2523 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2381 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 1821 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 1349 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 588 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 308 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Emory University is $28,367 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 | $9,311 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,416 |
| $48-75K | $15,486 |
| $75-110K | $23,426 |
| $110K+ | $47,322 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,660 | $44,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,660 | $44,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,660 | $44,800 |
| Fee in-district | $808 | $884 |
| Fee in-state | $808 | $884 |
| Fee out-of-state | $808 | $884 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,813 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,302 |
| Room charge | $9,254 |
| Meal charge | $7,048 |
Emory University majors
Emory University has granted 2,186 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 1,571 master's across 50 programs, and 762 doctorate degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Emory University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 336 | 256 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 377 | ||
| Law | 281 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 190 | ||
| Epidemiology | 147 | 15 | |
| Neuroscience | 151 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 149 | ||
| Medicine | 125 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 93 | 30 | |
| International Public Health & International Health | 116 | ||
| Psychology, General | 95 | 8 | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | 104 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 64 | 5 | 25 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 74 | 4 | 10 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 76 | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 48 | 19 | 6 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 71 | ||
| Statistics, General | 70 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11 | 55 | |
| Environmental Health | 62 | 3 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 63 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 47 | 4 | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 55 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 52 | ||
| Sociology, General | 37 | 7 | 7 |
| Biostatistics | 47 | 3 | |
| Management Science | 43 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 8 | 35 | |
| Philosophy | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | 4 | 3 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 38 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 24 | 14 | |
| History, General | 28 | 6 | 3 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 35 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 34 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 29 | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 31 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 29 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 28 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | 25 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 26 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 26 | ||
| Pediatric Nurse & Nursing | 26 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 24 | ||
| Accounting | 23 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 23 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 22 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 21 | ||
| Physics, General | 17 | 4 | |
| Linguistics | 18 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | 16 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 16 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 16 | ||
| Women's Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | ||
| Informatics | 13 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 13 | ||
| Emergency Room & Trauma Nursing | 12 | ||
| Women's Studies | 8 | 4 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 11 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 10 | ||
| Human & Medical Genetics | 10 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 10 | ||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 9 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 8 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 5 | 3 | |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 7 | ||
| Comparative Law | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Nursing Science | 4 | 3 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 6 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Maternal & Child Health and Neonatal Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 3 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 3 | ||
| Biophysics | 2 | ||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Religious Education | 2 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 2 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 1 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| Islamic Studies | 1 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Russian Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,186 | 1,571 | 762 |
Emory University has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 87% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Emory University is a world-class research university with 110,482 scientific papers published and 6,212,823 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Demography, Oncology and Cancer research, Surgery, Chemistry, and Health Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1077 | 16309 |
| 1992 | 1144 | 19799 |
| 1993 | 1317 | 23578 |
| 1994 | 1326 | 25930 |
| 1995 | 1474 | 31368 |
| 1996 | 1735 | 37498 |
| 1997 | 1727 | 44922 |
| 1998 | 1737 | 54510 |
| 1999 | 1850 | 65155 |
| 2000 | 1992 | 75666 |
| 2001 | 2167 | 87592 |
| 2002 | 2338 | 102754 |
| 2003 | 2495 | 118965 |
| 2004 | 2716 | 134384 |
| 2005 | 3002 | 156315 |
| 2006 | 3421 | 178974 |
| 2007 | 3583 | 197968 |
| 2008 | 3929 | 226701 |
| 2009 | 4216 | 254034 |
| 2010 | 4659 | 278739 |
| 2011 | 4889 | 316742 |
| 2012 | 5612 | 357793 |
| 2013 | 5846 | 393389 |
| 2014 | 6446 | 425512 |
| 2015 | 6578 | 442943 |
| 2016 | 7080 | 447774 |
| 2017 | 7663 | 483003 |
| 2018 | 7299 | 450473 |
| 2019 | 8204 | 511115 |
| 2020 | 9430 | 606618 |
| 2021 | 9852 | 700271 |
Emory University alumni
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Newt Gingrich
- Enrolled in Emory University
- In 1965 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- historiannovelistpoliticianteacherwriter
- 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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Scooter Braun
- Occupations
- talent managerbusinesspersonactortalent agent
- Biography
-
Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun is an American music executive, business magnate, and entrepreneur. Known as the manager for artists such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, J Balvin, Demi Lovato, The Kid Laroi and other artists, he is the founder of SB Projects, Schoolboy Records and Ithaca Ventures, co-founder of TQ Ventures, Mythos Studios, and RBMG Records, and co-owner of esports team 100 Thieves.
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Keri Hilson
- Occupations
- recording artistactorsingersongwriterdancer
- Biography
-
Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer, songwriter and actress. She was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia and spent most of her youth working with producer Anthony Dent as a songwriter and background vocalist for several R&B and hip hop artists. By the age of 14, Hilson had secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, which later disbanded. She attended Oxford College of Emory University in Georgia while she continued writing songs for artists including Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls, and Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team The Clutch. In 2006, Hilson signed with American producer and rapper Timbaland's record label Mosley Music. Her breakthrough came in 2007 after appearing on Timbaland's single "The Way I Are", which topped charts around the world.
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Adam Richman
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Adam Montgomery Richman is an American actor and television host. He has hosted various dining and eating-challenge programs on the Travel Channel and History Channel.
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 | 12,268 |
| 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 |