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Emory University
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  • 4 Year
  • ATLANTA, GA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

201 DOWMAN DR
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
University Athletic Association
From Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in the state of Georgia. Featuring two campuses, one in the heart of Atlanta and another 40 minutes outside of the city in the town of Oxford, Emory has a vibrant community ideal for fostering knowledge and new ideas. The university was founded in 1836, and has a history of doing things differently. We take our mission seriously - to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity. And we are looking for students from around the world who want to do the same.

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Emory University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 1
Acceptance Rate
13%
SAT Range
1420-1540
ACT Range
32-34
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$28,367 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$44,517 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
61%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
4:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 114 responses
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 126 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 125 responses

Majors

Embracing the Liberal Arts Edge

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Emory’s curriculum is built on a liberal arts foundation, because studying the liberal arts creates well-rounded graduates. These individuals excel in written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving. You have choices at Emory—where you begin and end and what you want to study depends on you and your interests and is driven by your choices.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    38%
  • On Campus
    62%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,022 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
79
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 72 responses
  • Ambitious
    50%
  • Focused
    28%
  • Positively and thoughtfully intrigued
    7%
  • Passionate
    6%
  • Stressed
    4%
  • Rich
    3%
  • Nerdy
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
73%
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 139 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 158 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 66 responses
  • Ivy of the South
    50%
  • Fantastic
    18%
  • Wannabe Ivy
    12%
  • Solid
    9%
  • Community
    5%
  • Overpriced
    3%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$66,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
90%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 60 responses

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