Emory University is a private institution that was founded in
1836.
It
has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,829,
its setting is urban,
and the campus size is 630 acres.
It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
Emory University's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges
is National Universities,
21.
Its tuition and fees are $46,314 (2015-16).
Emory University is located in the suburb of Druid Hills near downtown
Atlanta. First- and second-year students are required to live on campus,
but a majority of students choose to remain on campus for all four
years. The Student Programming Council organizes events and performances
throughout the year and has brought entertainers and musicians such as
Tracy Morgan, Sean Kingston and Guster to campus in past years. A
popular organization among students is Volunteer Emory, which oversees
community service activities. The Emory Eagles have nearly 20 NCAA
Division III varsity teams and are well known for their successful
swimming and diving team. In addition to varsity athletics, all students
are required to take two courses in physical education. There is a
thriving Greek community at Emory with a number of fraternity and
sorority chapters.
Emory is divided into nine schools and colleges, four of which serve
undergraduates and graduates. Emory’s graduate programs include the
highly ranked Goizueta Business School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Rollins School of Public Health.
"Dooley’s Week," a tradition that takes place every year, is named for
Dooley, a skeleton and "Lord of Misrule" who remains steeped in Emory
legend. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, physician and CNN chief
health correspondent Sanjay Gupta and activist and Nobel Peace Prize
winner Desmond Tutu have all taught at Emory.
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School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):
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Applying
When applying to Emory University, it's important to note the application
deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is
November 1.
Scores for
either the ACT or SAT test are
due January 1.
The application fee at Emory University is $75.
It is most selective,
with an acceptance rate of 26.8 percent.
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Selectivity
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most selective
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Fall 2014 acceptance rate
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26.8%
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Application deadline
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January 1
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by
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January 1
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Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Emory University is
8:1, and the school has 60.9 percent
of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
The most popular majors at Emory University include: Business
Administration and Management, General; Economics, General;
Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Neuroscience; and Psychology,
General.
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student
satisfaction,
is 95 percent.
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Class sizes
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Student-faculty ratio
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8:1
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4-year graduation rate
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84%
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Five most popular majors for 2014 graduates
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Student Life
Emory University has a total undergraduate enrollment of
7,829, with a gender distribution of 43.7
percent male students and 56.3 percent female students.
At this school, 73 percent of the students live in college-owned,
-operated, or -affiliated housing and 27
percent of students live off campus.
Emory University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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Total enrollment
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14,769
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Student gender distribution
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Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
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Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
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Collegiate athletic association
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NCAA III
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Campus Services
Emory University offers a number of student services including
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care,
health service, and health insurance.
Emory University
also
offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and
vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency
telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled
dormitory access (key, security card, etc).
Of the students at Emory University, 24 percent have cars on campus.
Alcohol is
permitted for students of legal age at Emory University.
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Students who have cars on campus
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24%
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Health insurance offered
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Yes
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Cost and Financial Aid
At Emory University, 44.4 percent of full-time undergraduates
receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based
scholarship or grant award is $37,657.
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Tuition and fees
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$46,314 (2015-16)
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Room and board
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$13,130 (2015-16)
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Financial aid statistics
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