A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Emory are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
19%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
17%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 58% more female students than male students enrolled at Emory University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Emory has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,753
|
| Women |
9,088
|
Emory serves a high number of out-of-state students with 89% of the student body residing outside of Georgia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
11%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
20%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139658 IPEDS survey data for Emory University.