Emory University

Summary

Emory University is a private institution that was founded in 1836. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,980, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 740 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Emory University's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 20. Its tuition and fees are $39,158 (2010-11).

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. Approximately 25 percent of students participate in Volunteer Emory, an organization that oversees community service activities. 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. 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 four 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.

School mission (as provided by the school):

Emory University is known for demanding academics, outstanding undergraduate education in the arts and sciences, highly ranked professional schools and... Read More

Applying

When applying to Emory University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 15, and the early decision deadline is November 1. The application fee at Emory University is $50. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 29.7 percent.
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Selectivity	most selective
Fall 2009 acceptance rate	30%
Application deadline	January 15
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	N/A

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Emory University is 7:1, and the school has 64.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Emory University include: Biology/biological sciences; Business administration and management; Psychology; and Social sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 94.8 percent.

Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio	7:1
4-year graduation rate	84% - High
Five most popular majors for 2009 graduates
Biology/biological sciences 8% Business administration and management 17% Psychology 9% Social sciences 25%

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Student Life

Emory University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,980, with a gender distribution of 45.1 percent male students and 54.9 percent female students. 67.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 33.0 percent of students live off campus. Emory University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.

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Total enrollment	12,930
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA III

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Campus Info & 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). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Emory University.

Students who have cars on campus	N/A
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

At Emory University, 45.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $28,053.
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Tuition and fees	$39,158 (2010-11)
Room and board	$11,198 (2010-11) - High
Financial aid statistics

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Student Reviews Ratings data provided by Unigo

Best thing is class sizes and faculty. I'd either move emory a little closer into atlanta, or let freshman have cars on campus. I think the size of the school is just right. I spend most of my time either in my room or the fraternity house. There is no school pride most likely because there is no football team.

Aaron Freshman

The best thing about Emory is the plethora of activities and opportunities available for people to do; the problem is that most people don't take advantage of most of them. If I had to change something, I would do something to push people out of their comfort zones and get to know people they normally would not/do not talk to because I think that hearing different perspectives on anything really helps a person grow. I feel that Emory is just right. It is the perfect combination because I always have a class where I know at least two people, and there are always people who I do not know.... Read More

Ami/Amy Sophomore

I love the size of emory. i feel that for me it is the perfect environment. Students here work hard and play hard. We know when it is time to study and how to reward our studying with great social activities. I spend most of my time on campus outside, enjoying the atlanta weather with my friends. I think that although a lot of emory students have pride for our school, school spirit at athletic events must be enhanced. I think that the campus community on emory is very unusual. I think that there is a strong connection and great campus community that is hard to find at other universities. Frequent complaints that I hear from freshman is that the food is not great. There should be more meal options for freshman and upperclass students. The DUC is repetitive and unappetizing.

Amanda Freshman