Emory University
General Information
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- Carnegie Classification:
- Research Universities (very high research activity)
- Religious Affiliation:
- United Methodist
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
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- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 202, 12553
- 202
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 12755, 0
- 12755
- Graduate enrollment:
- 12755, 0
- 12755
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 99.00, 1
- 99.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 1, 99
- 1%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 45.00, 55
- 45.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 55, 45
- 55%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 20.00, 80
- 20.00%
- Black or African American:
- 10.00, 90
- 10.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 4.00, 96
- 4.00%
- Two or more races:
- 7.00, 93
- 7.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 7.00, 93
- 7.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- Age unknown:
- 7.00, 93
- 7.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- Out-of-state:
- 7.00, 93
- 7.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 7.00, 93
- 7.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
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Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| Tuition and fees |
$36,336 |
$34,336 |
$32,506 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| Room and board (On Campus) |
$10,572 |
$10,220 |
$9,938 |
| Other (On Campus) |
$1,800 |
$1,400 |
$1,400 |
| Room and board (Off Campus) |
$10,572 |
$10,220 |
$9,938 |
| Other (Off Campus) |
$1,800 |
$1,400 |
$1,400 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) |
$1,800 |
$1,400 |
$1,400 |
| Total Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| On Campus |
$48,708 |
$45,956 |
$43,844 |
| Off Campus |
$48,708 |
$45,956 |
$43,844 |
| Off Campus with Family |
$38,136 |
$35,736 |
$33,906 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 62.00, 38
- 62%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- 58.00,14.00,26.00,48.00
- Total grants: 58%
Federal: 14%
State/Local: 26%
Institutional: 48%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- 20455,5131,3950,20735
- Total grants: $50,271
Federal: $5,131
State/Local: $3,950
Institutional: $20,735
Admissions
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- Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
- 50
| Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Number of applicants |
15,366 | 6,349 | 9,017 |
| Percent admitted |
27% | 30% | 25% |
Admissions Considerations
- Secondary school GPA:
- Required
- Secondary school rank:
- Required
- Secondary school record:
- Required
- Completion of college-preparatory program:
- Recommended
- Recommendations:
- Required
- Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
- Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
- Required
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
| Students submitting scores |
Number |
Percent |
| SAT | 1,173 | 92% |
| ACT | 483 | 38% |
| Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 640 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 740 |
| SAT Writing | 640 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Retention and Graduation Rates
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 95.00, 5
- 95%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
- Overall graduation rate:
- 87.00, 13
- 87%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates
Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.
Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
- 79.00, 21
- 79%
- Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
- 87.00, 13
- 87%
- Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
- 87.00, 13
- 87%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 90.00, 10
- 90%
- (!)Black or African American:
- 89.00, 11
- 89%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 100.00, 0
- 100%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 83.00, 17
- 83%
- Non-resident alien:
- 67.00, 33
- 67%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Programs/Majors
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Completions 2007-2008
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| African Studies | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| French Studies | 8 | - | - | - | - |
| German Studies | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Italian Studies | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Latin American Studies | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 10 | - | - | - | - |
| Women's Studies | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 40 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
Biological and biomedical sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 111 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 0 | 58 | - | - |
| Biostatistics | - | 8 | 3 | - | - |
| Epidemiology | - | 82 | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 111 | 92 | 69 | - | - |
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 258 | 208 | - | - | - |
| Business/Commerce, General | - | 173 | 9 | - | - |
| Category total | 258 | 381 | 9 | - | - |
Computer and information sciences and support services
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Computer Science | 4 | 10 | - | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 10 | - | - | - |
Education
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Education, General | 17 | 15 | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 17 | 15 | 5 | - | - |
Engineering
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | - | 2 | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | - | 2 | 10 | - | - |
English language and literature/letters
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Creative Writing | 20 | - | - | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 50 | 6 | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 70 | 6 | 10 | - | - |
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Comparative Literature | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - |
| French Language and Literature | 0 | - | 5 | - | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Linguistics | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | 0 | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 30 | - | 10 | - | - |
Health professions and related clinical sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | - | 7 | - | 0 | - |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | - | 29 | - | - | - |
| Critical Care Nursing | - | 11 | - | 0 | - |
| Environmental Health | - | 18 | - | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | - | 11 | - | 1 | - |
| Health Services Administration | - | 76 | - | - | - |
| International Public Health/International Health | - | 46 | - | - | - |
| Maternal and Child Health | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 23 | - | - | - | 0 |
| Medical Scientist (MS, PhD) | - | 9 | - | - | - |
| Medicine (MD) | - | - | 114 | - | - |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | - | 15 | - | 0 | - |
| Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| Nursing Science (MS, PhD) | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Nursing, Other | - | 18 | 0 | 6 | - |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 102 | - | - | - | - |
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | - | 8 | - | - | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | - | - | 36 | - | - |
| Physician Assistant | - | 50 | - | - | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | - | 77 | - | - | - |
| Public Health, Other | - | 22 | - | - | - |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Category total | 125 | 405 | 152 | 9 | - |
History
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| History, General | 50 | 8 | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 50 | 8 | 10 | - | - |
Legal professions and studies
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD) | - | 12 | - | - | - |
| Law (LLB, JD) | - | - | 245 | - | - |
| Category total | - | 12 | 245 | - | - |
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | - | 2 | 4 | - | 314 |
| Category total | 3 | 2 | 4 | - | 314 |
Mathematics and statistics
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 14 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 16 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | 0 | - | - | - |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 26 | - | - | - | - |
| Neuroscience | 92 | - | - | - | - |
| Category total | 123 | - | - | - | - |
Natural resources and conservation
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Environmental Studies | 20 | - | - | - | - |
| Category total | 20 | - | - | - | - |
Philosophy and religious studies
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Philosophy | 25 | 4 | 6 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 8 | - | 23 | - | - |
| Category total | 34 | 7 | 29 | - | - |
Physical sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 47 | 8 | 16 | - | - |
| Physics, General | 9 | 0 | 3 | - | - |
| Physics, Other | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Category total | 58 | 8 | 19 | - | - |
Psychology
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 142 | 14 | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 149 | 14 | 10 | - | - |
Social sciences
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Anthropology | 26 | 6 | 5 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 114 | 7 | 4 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 62 | - | - | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 89 | 5 | 5 | - | - |
| Sociology | 57 | 7 | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 348 | 25 | 16 | - | - |
Theology and religious vocations
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) | - | - | 128 | - | - |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | - | - | 0 | - | - |
| Religious/Sacred Music | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Theology/Theological Studies | - | 33 | - | - | - |
| Category total | - | 34 | 128 | - | - |
Visual and performing arts
| Program | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | Certificate | Associate |
|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 19 | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Dance, General | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| Film/Cinema Studies | 17 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Music, General | 10 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Category total | 57 | 12 | 3 | - | - |
| Grand total | 1513 | 1037 | 735 | 9 | 314 |
Varsity Athletic Teams
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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division III (without football) |
Men |
Women |
| All Track Combined |
50 |
28 |
| Baseball |
28 |
- |
| Basketball |
20 |
20 |
| Golf |
12 |
- |
| Soccer |
26 |
28 |
| Softball |
- |
17 |
| Swimming and Diving |
33 |
33 |
| Tennis |
23 |
12 |
| Volleyball |
- |
16 |
Accreditation
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Institutional Accreditation
| Agency |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges | 1917-01-01- | Accredited |
Specialized Accreditation
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar | 1923-01-01- | Accredited |
American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation | 1985-07-01-1999-07-01 | Terminated |
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation | 1977-06-20- | Accredited |
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | 1958-05-22- | Accredited |
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education | 1975-11-01- | Accredited |
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation | 1968-03-01- | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation | 1995-01-10- | Accredited |
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission | 1975-04-01- | Accredited |
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools | 1938-01-01- | Accredited |
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 1998-04-16- | Accredited |
| Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 1998-04-16- | Accredited |
Council on Education for Public Health
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Council on Education for Public Health | 1978-04-24- | Accredited |
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | 1973-07-01- | Accredited |
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Liaison Committee on Medical Education | 1942-07-01- | Accredited |
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Council on Accreditation
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Council on Accreditation | 2003-07-01- | Accredited |
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation | 1983-09-01- | Accredited |
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | 2000-03-31- | Accredited |