Emory University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$63,400

5.81% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,303

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

10.6%

33,450 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

15,175

89.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

91.1%

1,298 Graduates

About

Emory University is a higher education institution located in DeKalb County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Emory University were Management Science (429 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (216 degrees), and Neuroscience (172 degrees).

In 2024, 5,285 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Emory University. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,912 degrees), 1.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,027 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Emory University is $63,400, which is $31,480 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

About the photo: The front of the Emory University Hospital

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Emory University is $63,400, which is $31,480 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,303.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending Emory University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$63,400

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Emory University was $63,400. The cost of tuition at Emory University is $31,480 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Emory University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,303

2024 Value

2.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Emory University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,303. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Emory University grew by 2.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Emory University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,972

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Emory University was of $18,972 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Emory University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Emory University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.64% with respect to 2023, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Emory University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Emory University received 33,450 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.76% annual growth. Out of those 33,450 applicants, 3,562 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 10.6% acceptance rate.

There were 15,175 students enrolled at Emory University in 2024. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Emory University has an overall enrollment yield of 40.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

10.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,562

Accepted Out of 33,450

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Emory University was 10.6% (3,562 admissions from 33,450 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 11.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.76%, while admissions grew by 0.536%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Emory University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2024)

623

Scores Submitted (2024)

43% of enrolled first-time students at Emory University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Emory University had a total enrollment of 15,175 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Emory University is 13,644 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,531. This means that 89.9% of students enrolled at Emory University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Emory University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.6% White, 18.9% Asian, 14.2% Black or African American, 9.53% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% Two or More Races, 0.0857% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0659% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Emory University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (17%), followed by White Male (13.3%) and Asian Female (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (12.6%) and White Male (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Emory University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,175 students. The full-time enrollment at Emory University is 13,644 and the part-time enrollment is 1,531. This means that 89.9% of students enrolled at Emory University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Emory University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Emory University was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Emory University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Emory University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,948 enrolled students
Asian
2,862 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,157 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Emory University is 32.6% White, 18.9% Asian, 14.2% Black or African American, 9.53% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% Two or More Races, 0.0857% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0659% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 376 students (2.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,415 more women than men received degrees from Emory University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Emory University is white (1,912 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,027 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Emory University is Management Science (429 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (216 degrees) and Neuroscience (172 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Emory University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (143 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (91 degrees), and Legal (334 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emory University are Postsecondary teachers (141,752 people), Other managers (117,211 people), Software developers (109,812 people), Clergy (108,600 people), and Secondary school teachers (84,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Emory University in 2024 are Theology (143 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (91 degrees), Legal (334 degrees), Math & Statistics (210 degrees), and Physical Sciences (199 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emory University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Emory University are Theology (143 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (91 degrees), Legal (334 degrees), Math & Statistics (210 degrees), and Physical Sciences (199 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Emory University are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (248,035 people), Elementary & secondary schools (199,917 people), Computer Systems Design (149,906 people), Religious organizations (119,558 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (111,647 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Emory University.

Most Common (2024)

Management Science
429 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
216 degrees awarded
Neuroscience
172 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Emory University was Management Science with 429 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Emory University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,935

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,350

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,935 degrees were awarded to men at Emory University, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,350).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Emory University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 433 degrees were awarded to men at Emory University in Management Science, which is 1.39 times more than the 311 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 497 degrees were awarded to men at Emory University in Registered Nursing, which is 12.4 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

83%

100% Completion Time

90%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 83% of students graduating from Emory University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 90% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,912 degrees awarded
Asian
1,027 degrees awarded
Black or African American
652 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Emory University is white (1,912 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,027 degrees).

1.38% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,423 degrees awarded
White Female
1,383 degrees awarded
White Female
1,339 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Emory University is white female (1,423 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,383 degrees).

Operations

Emory University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.4B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.33B (10.7%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Emory University had a total salary expenditure of 9.5B. Emory University employs 397 Professors, 347 Associate professors and 299 Assistant professors. Most academics at Emory University are Male Professor (230), Female Assistant professor (176), and Male Associate professor (174).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Emory University are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,365 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1,112 employees, and Management with 909 employees.

Endowment

$12.4B

2024 Endowment

9.14%

growth from 2023

Emory University has an endowment valued at about $12.4B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Emory University grew 9.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.1B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Emory University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.61B

2024 Salaries

8.29%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Emory University paid a median of $4.61B in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($9.5B) and a 8.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.18% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 14.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$173M

Instructional Salaries

1,082

Number of Employees

In 2024, Emory University paid a total of $173M to 1,082 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.75% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Emory University were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,365 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1,112 employees, and Management with 909 employees.

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