Emory University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$59,920

4.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,986

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

11.1%

31,929 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

15,046

90.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

91.8%

1,269 Graduates

About

Emory University is a higher education institution located in DeKalb County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Emory University were General Business Administration & Management (422 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (211 degrees), and General Psychology (168 degrees).

In 2023, 5,372 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Emory University. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,130 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (897 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Emory University is $59,920, which is $28,917 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Emory University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,134 total borrowers.

About the photo: The front of the Emory University Hospital

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Emory University is $59,920, which is $28,917 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,986.

In 2023, 55% of undergraduate students attending Emory University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$59,920

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Emory University was $59,920. The cost of tuition at Emory University is $28,917 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$27,986

2023 Value

4.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Emory University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,986. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Emory University grew by 4.9%.

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

$17,016

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Emory University was of $17,016 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.38% between 2022 and 2023.

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

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Emory University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.17% with respect to 2022, when 58% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Emory University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2134 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Emory University received 31,929 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.77% annual growth. Out of those 31,929 applicants, 3,543 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 11.1% acceptance rate.

There were 15,046 students enrolled at Emory University in 2023. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Emory University has an overall enrollment yield of 40.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

11.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,543

Accepted Out of 31,929

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Emory University was 11.1% (3,543 admissions from 31,929 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 11.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 3.77%, while admissions declined by 5.95%.

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

42%

Submission Percentage (2023)

601

Scores Submitted (2023)

42% of enrolled first-time students at Emory University in 2023 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 15,046 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Emory University is 13,565 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,481. This means that 90.2% of students enrolled at Emory University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Emory University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.3% White, 18.7% Asian, 13.3% Black or African American, 9.51% Hispanic or Latino, 4.13% Two or More Races, 0.093% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0598% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Emory University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.3%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Asian Female (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.7%), followed by White Male (13.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Emory University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,046 students. The full-time enrollment at Emory University is 13,565 and the part-time enrollment is 1,481. This means that 90.2% of students enrolled at Emory University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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%

2023 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 (84%), 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 (2023)

White
5,161 enrolled students
Asian
2,820 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,000 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Emory University is 34.3% White, 18.7% Asian, 13.3% Black or African American, 9.51% Hispanic or Latino, 4.13% Two or More Races, 0.093% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0598% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 299 students (1.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,252 more women than men received degrees from Emory University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Emory University is white (2,130 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (897 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Emory University is General Business Administration & Management (422 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (211 degrees) and General Psychology (168 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (141 degrees awarded), Legal (325 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (92 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

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 Clergy (107,640 people), Postsecondary teachers (77,007 people), Software developers (65,115 people), Secondary school teachers (63,929 people), and Other managers (63,320 people).

The most specialized majors at Emory University in 2023 are Theology (141 degrees awarded), Legal (325 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (92 degrees), Math & Statistics (226 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (59 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Emory University are Theology (141 degrees awarded), Legal (325 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (92 degrees), Math & Statistics (226 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (59 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (469,086 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (359,668 people), Elementary & secondary schools (277,725 people), Offices of physicians (195,120 people), and Scientific research & development services (148,385 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
422 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
211 degrees awarded
General Psychology
168 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Emory University was General Business Administration & Management with 422 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

2,060

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,312

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,060 degrees were awarded to men at Emory University, which is 0.622 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,312).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 435 degrees were awarded to men at Emory University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.53 times more than the 284 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 475 degrees were awarded to men at Emory University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.6 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

83%

100% Completion Time

90%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Emory University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.709% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,130 degrees awarded
Asian
897 degrees awarded
Black or African American
647 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Emory University is white (2,130 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (897 degrees).

1.73% of degree recipients (93 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,295 degrees awarded
White Male
835 degrees awarded
Asian Female
550 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Emory University is white female (1,295 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (835 degrees).

Operations

Emory University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.4B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 528M (4.64%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Emory University had a total salary expenditure of 8.57B. Emory University employs 382 Professors, 323 Associate professors and 286 Assistant professors. Most academics at Emory University are Male Professor (222), Female Assistant professor (174), and Male Associate professor (168).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Emory University are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,285 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 1,078 employees, and Management with 881 employees.

Endowment

$11.4B

2023 Endowment

1.82%

growth from 2022

Emory University has an endowment valued at about $11.4B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Emory University grew 1.82% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.9B 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

$4.25B

2023 Salaries

4.18%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Emory University paid a median of $4.25B in salaries, which represents 49.6% of their overall expenditure ($8.57B) and a 4.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.22% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$158M

Instructional Salaries

1,021

Number of Employees

In 2023, Emory University paid a total of $158M to 1,021 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.72% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

382 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,285 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Emory University were Professor with 382 employees, Associate professor with 323 employees, and Assistant professor with 286 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Emory University were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,285 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1,078 employees, and Management with 881 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Emory University was Male Professor with 222 employees, Female Assistant professor with 174 employees, and Male Associate professor with 168 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Emory University.

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