Emory University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,813
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	13%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	90%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Emory is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Emory is 13%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Emory University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Emory emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Emory boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 74%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

13.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$55,468

Cost of attendance at Emory University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$55,468

Cost of attendance at Emory University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Emory University received on average $44,517 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$44,517

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	254	19%	$5,618	$1,426,848
Other Federal Grant	254	19%	$6,943	$1,763,452
State Grant/Scholarships	148	11%	$6,157	$911,248
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	739	55%	$41,681	$30,802,336
Total Grant & Scholarships	752	56%	$44,517	$33,477,036

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Emory University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Emory University students is 90.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 87.5%.

90.0%

asian 93.8% 226 students
African American 90.6% 106 students
white 88.8% 494 students
unknown 86.4% 19 students
hispanic 86.9% 126 students
International Students 92.1% 211 students
Mixed Race 84.1% 37 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball University Athletic Association
Basketball University Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country University Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Emory University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Emory University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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