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Founded in 1836, Emory University is a private university located in the city of Atlanta. It is named after John Emory, a popular bishop of the Georgia Methodist Conference. Emory offers several degrees and programs through its nine academic divisions which include:
Emory's sports teams are known as the Eagles. They take part in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III and the UAA.
Students commonly pursue studies in science, medical administration, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Emory attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 27% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 640. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 660 and 740.
Emory maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Emory is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 12,570 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Emory offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the University Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Emory University
408 Administration Building, 201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
General Phone: (404) 727-6123
http://www.emory.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 980 | liberal arts and sciences, economics, political science, history, English, sociology, international relations, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 648 | business management, business |
| Science | 357 | biology, epidemiology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, physics, biostatistics, astronomy and astrophysics, physics courses |
| Law | 257 | law, advanced legal research |
| Medicine | 237 | medicine, neuroscience, public health courses, medical scientist |
| Religion and Philosophy | 232 | ministry, philosophy, theology, religion, Jewish studies, religious music, pastoral counseling |
| Medical Administration | 217 | public health education, health services administration, international public health, environmental health |
| Therapy and Counseling | 211 | psychology, physical therapy, cognitive psychology, maternal and child health |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 188 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse midwifery, nurse practitioner, critical care nursing, pediatric nursing, adult health nursing, nursing administration, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 103 | physician assistant, anesthesiologist assistant, radiation therapist, ophthalmic tech |
| Education and Teaching | 37 | education |
| Fine Arts | 27 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 23 | film studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 20 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer science |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Engineering | 12 | biomedical engineering |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama, dance |
Number of programs and degrees for Emory in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,513 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 1,037 | 49 |
| First-professional degree | 487 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 314 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 248 | 28 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Emory had a total enrollment of 12,570 students (12,930 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 26% |
| Florida | 9% |
| New York | 9% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| Texas | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Emory offers campus housing for 4,435 of its 12,930 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,366 | 4,175 | 27% | 1,236 | 30% |
| Men | 6,349 | 1,907 | 30% | 595 | 31% |
| Women | 9,017 | 2,268 | 25% | 641 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 740 |
| SAT Writing | 640 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,336 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,336 |
| Room and board | $ 10,572 |
| Room charge | $ 6,472 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Emory participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156400)
Emory has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 31 | $194,237 | 16 | $181,452 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $131,937 | 17 | $124,338 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 30 | $100,052 | 29 | $90,905 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $34,167 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $91,546 | 8 | $77,140 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 24 | $75,636 | 20 | $65,882 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 103 | $126,116 | 93 | $104,199 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 202 | $157,658 | 65 | $133,988 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 143 | $102,848 | 95 | $93,438 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 73 | $92,651 | 49 | $76,796 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $48,127 | 27 | $52,695 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 50 | $60,011 | 73 | $57,642 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $45,411 | 11 | $50,811 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 487 | $117,448 | 320 | $86,058 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | University Athletic Association |
| Baseball | University Athletic Association |
| Track | University Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
French Studies
German Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Services Administration
International Public Health/International Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Maternal and Child Health
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Emory Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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