Emory University

Atlanta, GA · Private · Founded 1836

Tuition (in-state)$64,000
Student : faculty9:1
Acceptance11%
Enrollment15,500
Walk score58

Education

Programs Business, nursing, biology, public health, neuroscience
Graduation 91% six-year graduation rate
Teaching style Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller.

Tuition and cost

In-state tuition $64,000
Out-of-state tuition $64,000
Room and board $19,000

Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.

Faculty

Student : faculty ratio 9:1
Tenure Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track
Who teaches first-years Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1
  • Six-year graduation rate of 91%

Location and walk score

58/ 100
Setting College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride
Climate Hot, humid summers; mild winters
Getting around Campus and city bus routes; car optional

Things to do nearby

  • Atlanta BeltLine
  • Lullwater Preserve
  • Decatur restaurants

Graduate degrees

Graduate enrollment 7,000
  • Goizueta MBA
  • Emory Law
  • School of Medicine
  • Rollins School of Public Health
  • Nursing
  • Laney PhD programs

Jobs and outcomes

Median starting salary$70,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesPathways Center; the CDC and Atlanta's Fortune 500 headquarters nearby

Top employers of recent graduates

  • Emory Healthcare
  • Deloitte
  • CDC
  • Coca-Cola
  • Home Depot

Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.

Internships and co-ops

85%of students complete an internship or co-op
  • Pathways Center internship funding
  • Emory Advantage community-engaged learning
  • Atlanta corporate internships

Alumni

Living alumni 150,000
Where graduates go Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms

Notable graduates

  • Newt Gingrich
  • Kenneth Cole
  • Alben Barkley

Teams

Division NCAA Division III
Conference UAA
Marquee sports Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level
Club and intramural Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports

Scholarships

Emory AdvantageNo loans for families under $150k · Deadline: Jan 1

National scholarships and deadlines ›

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