Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is not accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		4
Science		4
Foreign Language		4
Social Studies		2
History		2
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	January 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Considered if submitted	January 1
SAT Subject Tests Only	Considered if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

201 Dowman Drive

City, State, Zip

Atlanta, GA 30322-1100

Phone

(404) 727-6036

Fax

 

E-mail

admiss@emory.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 1

Application Fee

$75

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 1, January 1

Early Decision Notification

December 15, February 15

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations	X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities	X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability	X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

22% of 23,747 applicants were admitted

Women

21% of 14,255 applicants were admitted

Men

23% of 9,492 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

1,448 (28%) of 5,234 admitted students enrolled

Women

839 (28%) of 3,019 admitted students enrolled

Men

609 (27%) of 2,215 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

27% of 2475 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

4,277

Students Accepting Wait List Position

2,992

Students Admitted From Wait List

41

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.76

3.75 and Above

53%

3.50 - 3.74

32%

3.25 - 3.49

12%

3.00 - 3.24

3%

2.50 - 2.99

 

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

680-780 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

67%

Score of 600 - 700

29%

Score of 500 - 600

4%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

670-740 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

59%

Score of 600 - 700

39%

Score of 500 - 600

3%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

31 average
30-33 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

83%

Score of 24 - 29

17%

Score of 18 - 23

0%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 83%
Top quarter: 97%
Top half: 100%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$66,986

Tuition and Fees

$51,306

Room and Board

$14,456

Books and Supplies

$1,224

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

finaid@emory.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline February 15
Final deadline March 1

Award Notification

On or about April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001564	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

821 (59.1%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

655 (79.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

654 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

654 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$44,118

Need-Based Gift

Received by 619 (94.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $41,305

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 596 (91.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,069

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 223 (34.1%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

55 (4.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $27,096

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

3,409 (51.6%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

2,992 (87.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,991 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

2,869 (95.9%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

99%

Average Award

$43,777

Need-Based Gift

Received by 2,856 (95.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $39,571

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 2,720 (90.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,978

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 693 (23.2%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

332 (5.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $26,925

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

36%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$28,262

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

College/university loans, Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Business, Humanities, Physical Sciences

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Debating, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Leadership

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Business administration, engineering, nursing

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

1,066

Part-Time Faculty

156

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

84%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 13% of classes
10-19 students: 48% of classes
20-29 students: 16% of classes
30-39 students: 6% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

3,474,051

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Sacred Music, Master of Medical Science, Master of Music, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Master of Laws, Master of Science in Public Health, Master of Theology, Master of Arts, Master of Public Health, Master of Development Practice

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Theology

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Atlanta Population

443,775

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Atlanta

Campus Size

631 acres

Weather

Temperature

31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September

Rain

116 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

Atlanta

Nearest Train Station

Atlanta

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

65% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

35%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Eagle

School Colors

Blue and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

badminton, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, rock climbing, sailing, squash, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, weight lifting

Men's Club Sports

badminton, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, squash, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, weight lifting

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, volunteer emory, music/theater, student government, outdoor emory, hillel

Sororities

29% of women participate

Fraternities

26% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

6,937

Women

4,128 (59.5%)

Men

2,809 (40.5%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

6,794

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
23.4% Asian
9.7% Black/African-American
11.2% Hispanic/Latino
4.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
49.0% White
2.0% Unknown

International Students.

15.8% from 84 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

7,336

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

93.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

82.0%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

88.3%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

91.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

33.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported