Emory University Data & Information Overview
This overview covers the essential stats on Emory University, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more. Want to dig deeper into a particular stat? Just click on its tile and you'll be taked to a more in-depth page on the figure. In addition, you can use the links below to quickly jump to any section on this page.- Rankings
- Admission and Acceptance
- Faculty
- Retention and Graduation Rates
- Diversity
- Cost
- Student Debt
- Average Earnings
- Location
- Majors
- Online Learning
- Related Schools
How Well Is Emory University Ranked?
2022 Rankings
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Emory University was awarded 524 badges in the 2022 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is nutrition science.
Overall Quality
College Factual ranked Emory as #66 out of 2,576 colleges and universities in the country on its 2022 Best Colleges list. This lands it a coveted spot in the top 5% of all colleges and universities in the country.
Out of the 80 colleges in Georgia, Emory is ranked at #2.
See all of the rankings for Emory University.
Is It Hard to Get Into Emory?
Acceptance Rate
Even if you have the best grades and high test scores, that may not be enough to get into Emory since the school has one of the most selective in the country. Its acceptance rate is a mere 22%, so there's no shame if you don't get in. Be sure to apply to other schools just in case.
Average Test Scores
About 57% of students accepted to Emory submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 670 and 740. Math scores were between 680 and 780.
Learn more about Emory University admissions.
Emory University Faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
The student to faculty ratio at Emory is an impressive 9 to 1. That's quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
Percent of Full-Time Faculty
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Emory University is 76%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Retention and Graduation Rates at Emory University
Freshmen Retention Rate
The freshmen retention rate of 95% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like Emory University enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That's certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
Graduation Rate
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Emory the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 83%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Emory University.
Emory University Undergraduate Student Diversity
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 7,118 undergraduates at Emory with 7,012 being full-time and 106 being part-time.
How Much Does Emory University Cost?
The overall average net price of Emory is $23,734. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.Net Price by Income Group for Emory
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,468 | $9,629 | $19,672 | $24,657 | $43,267 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Emory, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Student Loan Debt
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Emory, approximately 32% of students took out student loans averaging $6,975 a year. That adds up to $27,900 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Emory is 1.4%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Get more details about paying for Emory University.
How Much Money Do Emory Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from Emory make about $66,000 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future Emory graduates since it is 66% more than the average college graduate's salary of $39,802 per year.
See which majors at Emory University make the most money.
Location of Emory University
Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life.Get more details about the location of Emory University.
Contact details for Emory are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322 |
| Phone: | 404-727-6123 |
| Website: | www.emory.edu/ |
| Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/EmoryUniversity |
| Twitter: | http://twitter.com/emoryuniversity |
Emory University Majors
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 75 majors graduated from Emory University. Of these students, 2,585 received undergraduate degrees and 2,367 graduated with a master's or doctor's degree. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 364 | $62,700 |
| Business Administration & Management | 343 | $72,600 |
| General Biology | 208 | $23,700 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 146 | $27,100 |
| General Psychology | 132 | $34,300 |
| Economics | 128 | $57,100 |
| Chemistry | 96 | $26,500 |
| Political Science & Government | 90 | $42,500 |
| Statistics | 78 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 76 | NA |
Online Learning at Emory
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
In 2018-2019, 1,426 students took at least one online class at Emory University. This is an increase from the 1,273 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 1,426 | 167 |
| 2017-2018 | 1,273 | 174 |
| 2016-2017 | 386 | 140 |
| 2015-2016 | 273 | 126 |
| 2013-2014 | 103 | 1 |
Learn more about online learning at Emory University.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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