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Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia 30322

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Emory University is a private institution in Atlanta with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1507, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.3K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,137 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,911.

Established
1836
Motto
Cor prudentis possidebit scientiam
Mascot
Swoop the EagleDooley the Skeleton
Type
Private research university
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

11%Acceptance
1507SAT Avg
7,275Students
9:1Student:Faculty
92%Grad Rate
$80,137Earnings 10yr
$23,911Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1507

Reading & WritingMid: 720
710760
MathMid: 760
750790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$60,774
Room & Board$18,972
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$78,814
Average Net Price$23,911
Median Debt at Graduation$18,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$193

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,895
$30–48K$8,640
$48–75K$11,687
$75–110K$21,124
$110K+$54,582

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

89.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

56

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

14

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

15

Drug Arrests

11

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (162)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

96%

Very Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
7,275
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 9%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 25%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 16%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate91.8%
Freshman Retention96.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$74,980
10 Years$80,137

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#24
vs 2024
Forbes
#31
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#25
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#55
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • Emory College was founded in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia, by the Methodist Episcopal Church.
  • Ignatius Alphonso Few was the college's first president.
  • In 1854, the Atlanta Medical College, a forerunner of Emory University School of Medicine, was founded.
  • Emory College was closed in November 1861 and all of its students enlisted on the Confederate side.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from GA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
5 mi(9 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
215 mi(373 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
222 mi(385 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta12 mi
BHM Birmingham140 mi
BNA Nashville209 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA931 mi · ~26h 54m drive
New York, NY741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Hartford, CT840 mi · ~24h 16m drive
Providence, RI896 mi · ~25h 53m drive
Albany, NY838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Syracuse, NY777 mi · ~22h 27m drive
Rochester, NY742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
Buffalo, NY694 mi · ~20h 3m drive
Philadelphia, PA661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
Pittsburgh, PA518 mi · ~14h 58m drive
Harrisburg, PA607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Newark, NJ735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Washington, DC538 mi · ~15h 33m drive
Baltimore, MD572 mi · ~16h 31m drive
Atlanta, GA5 mi · ~9 min drive
Charlotte, NC222 mi · ~6h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC351 mi · ~10h 8m drive
Miami, FL607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Orlando, FL402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
Tampa, FL418 mi · ~12h 5m drive
Nashville, TN215 mi · ~6h 13m drive
New Orleans, LA429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Richmond, VA465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Chicago, IL587 mi · ~16h 57m drive
Detroit, MI594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Minneapolis, MN907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
St. Louis, MO468 mi · ~13h 31m drive
Kansas City, MO677 mi · ~19h 33m drive
Indianapolis, IN425 mi · ~12h 17m drive
Columbus, OH433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
Cleveland, OH552 mi · ~15h 57m drive
Milwaukee, WI668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Dallas, TX723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Houston, TX705 mi · ~20h 22m drive
Austin, TX822 mi · ~23h 45m drive
San Antonio, TX886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Los Angeles, CA1936 mi · ~55h 56m drive
San Francisco, CA2138 mi · ~61h 46m drive
San Diego, CA1891 mi · ~54h 38m drive
Seattle, WA2179 mi · ~62h 57m drive
Portland, OR2170 mi · ~62h 41m drive
Denver, CO1212 mi · ~35h 1m drive
Phoenix, AZ1592 mi · ~45h 59m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1583 mi · ~45h 44m drive
Honolulu, HI4496 mi · ~129h 53m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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