Emory University: Review & Facts

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Emory University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 14,845 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1836 and is one of the 26 schools located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Emory University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Emory University.

Majors
Offered
130
Emory University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 130 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Management, Biology, Nursing, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Emory University is excellent at 95% (well above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
95%
Good
The graduation rate at Emory University is great - 91%.

Student to faculty ratio at Emory University is good: 9:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $57,200 annually. The additional fees at Emory University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $900, which comes to $58,100 per year.

Read the details about Emory University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
11%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 33,179 applications were submitted and 3,767 were accepted, so it is challenging to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Emory University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,700
High
Emory University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Emory University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Emory University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 4,900 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- roughly $9,700 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Emory University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Emory University appears to be a very dangerous school. This college has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Emory University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, Georgia
30322, USA
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