Emory University, GA
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Large • Highly ResidentialDoctoral UniversityVery Selective • High Transfer-InAffiliated with the United Methodist Church2 CampusesMain Campus
Emory University Rankings
Affordability44
Selectivity90
Retention90
Graduation88
Earnings82
Diversity90
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Emory University
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences16%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences15%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Emory University
19%Admission Rate
740Median SAT Math
695Median SAT Reading
33Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)690–790
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)660–730
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Emory University
$51KIn-State Tuition
$51KOut-of-State Tuition
$67KAverage Total Cost
$25KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $43K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Emory University
31%Receive Federal Loans
$15KMedian Federal Debt
80%Repayment Rate
$171Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 84% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 87% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Emory University
95%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
4%Withdrawal Rate
91%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 83% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 91% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 91% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 94% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 93% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 35% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 89% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 80% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 87% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Emory University
92%Employment Rate
$58KMedian Salary
$33K25 Pctl Salary
$82K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $33K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $58K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $82K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $122K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $58K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $59K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $66K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Emory University
6,975Undergraduates
67%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
7,372Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 16% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
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