Emory University
PrivateAtlanta, GA
Located in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 7,298 undergraduates. Admissions are highly selective here -- roughly 11% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $159,541/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Emory University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Emory University weighs your application
From Emory University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Emory University look for in applicants?
Per Emory University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, recommendations, extracurricular activities, talent/ability, character/personal qualities, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Emory University's acceptance rate?
Emory University in Atlanta, GA admits approximately 11% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Emory University?
Admitted students at Emory University typically score between 1470–1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Emory University?
Admitted students at Emory University typically score between 32–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Emory University cost?
Emory University's total cost of attendance is reported at $83,622 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Emory University require students to live on campus?
No -- Emory University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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