Overview
Enrollment
Emory University occupies a 630-acre campus in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, combining urban accessibility with a traditional collegiate setting characterized by marble buildings and tree-lined walkways. Founded in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia, and relocated to Atlanta in 1915, Emory has developed into a major research institution while maintaining its historic connection with the Methodist Church. The university consists of nine academic divisions, with particular strengths in public health, business, medicine, and the liberal arts, and houses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on its campus. Emory maintains a selective undergraduate admission process and provides first-year students with guaranteed housing in its residential colleges. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Emory Eagles, with its swimming and diving teams having achieved particular recognition in collegiate competition.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Emory is rated within the top 6% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Emory University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#24 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#41 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1460/1550 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $854 |
| Room and Board | $18,972 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,626 |
| Total One Year Cost | $83,622 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 23% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 17% |
| Business | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139658 IPEDS survey data for Emory University.
Current students may use the Emory University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025