Emory University
Atlanta, GA · Private · Large city · Carnegie R1/R2
Private institution in Atlanta, GA · 7,275 undergraduates · 11% acceptance rate · $80,137 median earnings 10 years after entry.
- Top 2%Acceptance rate
- Top 3%Graduation rate (4-year)
- Top 3%Average SAT
- Top 4%Median earnings, 6 years after entry
Stats
College Scorecard figures, each with where this school sits nationally among institutions that report the same measure. A dash means the school does not report it.
Cost
- Average net price
- $23,9111,421st cheapest of 1,985 reporting
- In-state tuition & fees
- $60,7741,949th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $60,7741,949th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
- Cost of attendance
- $78,8141,897th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
- Median graduate debt
- $18,250479th lowest of 1,880 reporting
Outcomes
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry
- $80,137139th highest of 1,969 reporting
- Median earnings, 6 years after entry
- $74,98084th highest of 1,964 reporting
- Graduation rate (4-year)
- 91.8%69th highest of 2,031 reporting
- Full-time retention
- 96.2%104th highest of 1,853 reporting
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 11.1%38th most selective of 1,608 reporting
- Average SAT
- 150732nd highest of 1,024 reporting
- Median ACT
- 3334th highest of 954 reporting
Campus
- Undergraduates
- 7,275352nd largest of 2,162 reporting
- Student-faculty ratio
- 9.0:1304th smallest of 2,159 reporting
- Pell Grant share
- 18.2%1,814th highest of 2,140 reporting
Nearest large-hub airport: 12 mi (ATL)
On 5 of our 111 lists
Every published ranking this school appears on, with its rank there.
Applying
- EDNov 1
- ED IIJan 1
- RDJan 1
- Common App member
- Yes
- Application fee
- $75
- Personal essay
- Required
- Writing supplement
- No
Supplemental prompts (2025-26)
- Academic Interests
- This question is required. (200 Words Recommended Length)
- - What academic areas are you interested in exploring at Emory University and why?
- Getting to Know You
- In addition, answer one of the following questions. (150 Words)
- Emory University has a strong commitment to building community. Tell us about a community that you have been part of where your personal participation helped to change or shape the community for the better.
- Reflect on a personal experience where you intentionally expanded your cultural awareness.
- Emory University’s unique mission calls for service to humanity. Share how you might personally contribute to this mission of service to humanity.
- In a scholarly community, differing ideas often collide before they converge. How do you personally navigate disagreement in a way that promotes progress and deepens meaningful dialogue?
Source: IvyWise 2025-26 Common App supplements
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Best-paying fields of study
Median earnings one and two years after graduating, by field. Showing 12 of 57 reported programs.
| Field | Level | 1 yr | 2 yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | bachelors | $75,706 | $83,177 |
| Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness | bachelors | $73,112 | $77,283 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingHealth Professions | bachelors | $65,038 | $64,055 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsHealth Professions | bachelors | $63,997 | $57,318 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMultidisciplinary Studies | bachelors | $63,997 | $53,108 |
| Applied MathematicsMathematics & Statistics | bachelors | $63,005 | $63,005 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, OtherMathematics & Statistics | bachelors | $54,388 | — |
| EconomicsSocial Sciences | bachelors | $53,045 | $62,632 |
| International Relations and National Security StudiesSocial Sciences | bachelors | $45,026 | $41,342 |
| Political Science and GovernmentSocial Sciences | bachelors | $43,798 | $41,193 |
| Area StudiesArea & Ethnic Studies | bachelors | $41,193 | $42,123 |
| Film/Video and Photographic ArtsVisual & Performing Arts | bachelors | $41,193 | $39,369 |
Campus facts
- Religious affiliation: United Methodistsource
- Founded in 1836source
- Athletic nickname: "Eagles"source
- Competes in NCAA Division IIIsource
- School colors: Blue and Goldsource
- Motto: "Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam (Latin)"source
- Formerly known as "Emory College" (1836–1915)source
- Athletic conference: UAAsource
- Notable alum: Newt Gingrich (Former Speaker of the U.S. House)source
- Notable alum: Kenneth Cole (Fashion designer)source
- Notable alum: Ernie Harwell (Baseball broadcaster)source
Athletics — 9 sports
NCAA Division III without football · NCAA Division III
Athletic scholarships not allowed · Athletic aid $0 (M $0 · W $0)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Tennis
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Volleyball
- Volleyball: 2018, 2008
Self-reported EADA participants (2024-2025). Athletic aid is institution-level, not per sport. Athletic scholarships are not allowed by association rule; non-athletic merit or need-based aid may still be available.
Notable alumni
- Newt GingrichFormer Speaker of the U.S. House
- Kenneth ColeFashion designer
- Ernie HarwellBaseball broadcaster
Illustrative alumni only — not exhaustive and not a quality ranking. Affiliation claims cite Wikipedia/Wikidata; confirm on primary bios before relying on them.
Key links
- Official websiteemory.edu
- College ScorecardFederal source for every figure above (UNITID 139658)
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