Exploring Emory University - School and its Majors
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Emory University is a top private university in Atlanta, Georgia, and is always ranked in the top 20 in the U.S. News American University rankings. The nickname is "Coca-Cola University," because Coca-Cola, a global company headquartered in Atlanta, was able to build a solid finances by donating over $100 million to Emory University and is still receiving a lot of support today.
Total number of students: 12,681 (7,130 undergraduate students)
Average SAT score: 1430-1550
Average ACT Score: 32-34
an 11% acceptance rate
※ This is an update for 2024.
List of campuses and colleges
Emory University, which boasts beautiful scenery, consists of three campuses: the main and Claremont campuses outside of downtown Atlanta and the Oxford Ridge campuses in the small city of Covington, 38 miles east of Atlanta. Emory University consists of several colleges, but there are only four colleges below for undergraduate students to choose from.
Emory College of Arts and Sciences
There are four colleges that allow undergraduate students to enter, and Emory College, which has the most students, is the general liberal arts college on the main campus where undergraduates study for four years and earn a bachelor's degree.
Oxford College is unique to Emory, where undergraduates will study for two years, receive an Associate Degree, and then transfer to the third year of the main campus.
Named after Roberto Goizueta, Coca-Cola CEO until 1997. I can apply in my second year of undergraduate school and spend the last two years studying at Goizueta Business School and earning a BBA degree.
Total $79,746 = Tuition and other expenses $60,774 + Room and board $18,972 ※ It is based on admission for 2024-25.
Various ranking data and excellent major fields
The most popular majors among undergraduate students include nursing, business administration, biology, neuroscience, psychology, economics, chemistry, politics, muscle movement, physical education, and computer science. Since there is no engineering college, traditional engineering majors such as electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering are not offered. (Absolutely false accusation when you graduate from Emory University) Please refer to various ranking materials related to Emory University released by U.S. News Education below.
#24 in National Universities #73 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie) #58 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie) #21 in Best Value Schools #153 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie) #14 in Business Programs (tie) #27 in Accounting #17 in Business Analytics #32 in Entrepreneurship (tie) #19 in Finance (tie) #28 in Management (tie) #17 in Marketing (tie) #64 in Computer Science (tie) #3 in Nursing #41 in Economics (tie)
Emory University New Entrance Guide
Statistics for reference
Emory College saw 4,364 out of 33,436 applicants pass the 2021 entrance exam, with 1,534 enrolled students. Oxford College saw 4,006 out of 20,212 applicants pass, with only 608 enrolled students.
New student recruitment period and application deadline
Emory University only recruits new students every fall semester (September). Early Decision is divided into I and II, and you can only choose one of them, and if you pass, you must accept the offer. The deadline for applications and the date for announcing the results are similar every year, so you can refer to the table below.
Final Application for Financial Assistance Results Announced
Application
Financial Aid
Result
Early Decision I
Nov 1
Dec 1
Dec 15
Emory University Scholar Programs
Nov 15
N/A
Apr 1
Early Decision II
Jan 1
Jan 12
Feb 15
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Feb 2
Apr 1
Checklist of application documents
Emory University can apply through the Common App. Freshmen can only apply for Emory College (4 years), Oxford College (2 years), or both. See the list below for what is needed in the Emory University application process.
an online application
$75 for admission
SAT/ACT scores
TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test
High school report card (grade 9-12)
Counsellor Recommendation x 1 (Required)
Academic Recommendation x 2 (Required) + x 2 (Optional)
4 copies of work or acquaintance recommendations (Optional)
Common App Common Essays
School grades
Regardless of the country, a high school graduate or higher education is required, and the minimum GPA and Class Rank are not set. However, it is a fact that the higher the ranking and the more difficult the high school curriculum at school, the higher the competitiveness as an applicant. In addition, you must take a course strategically in high school according to the student's career path to enter the high school as a major you want.
College Entrance Test (SAT/ACT)
Emory University has extended its test-optical policy until the entrance exam in 2025. If you want to submit your score, please refer to the average score of successful applicants over the past few years in the table below.
GPA
SAT ERW
SAT MATH
ACT
Emory College
3.80-5.00
710-770
740-780
33-35
Oxford College
3.76-3.98
710-770
740-800
32-35
English Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to demonstrate their English proficiency. Those who have attended and graduated from high schools teaching English for the last four years and are expected to graduate will be exempted.
TOEFL 100+ (Home Edition recognized)
Academic IELTS 7.5 and above
Duolingo, 130 points or more
SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 700+
ACT English at least 30 points
Financial Aid and Scholarship
Need-based Financial Aid
Unfortunately, Emory University applies the need-aware policy to financial assistance for international students. Therefore, the admission process will take into account the ability of students or parents to pay for their education. You can apply for financial assistance only when you apply as a freshman, and if you are accepted, you cannot apply for financial assistance as an undergraduate student after that.
Emory University Scholars Programs
Emory University is offering partial or full scholarships to first-year students who are selected by applying for the "Emory University Scholar Programs," a grade-based scholarship program. The competition rate is no joke, with 8,000 to as many as 10,000 applying each year and 175 to 200 becoming the finalists. For your information, the scholarship program allows F-1 visa students to apply and can apply at the same time as financial aid.
Celebrities who graduated at Emory University
Newt Gingrich - Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Alben Barkley - 35th Vice President of the United States
Beverly Daniel Tatum - Former president of Spelman College, author, and psychologist
Jody Powell - White House Press Secretary under President Jimmy Carter
Robert W. Woodruff - Longtime leader of The Coca-Cola Company
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Acclaimed author of "Americanah" and "Half of a Yellow Sun"
Tim Kaine - U.S. Senator and former Governor of Virginia
Lucius D. Clay - General of the United States Army and military governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone in Germany after World War II
Kenneth Cole - Fashion designer and founder of Kenneth Cole Productions
Sam Nunn - Former U.S. Senator from Georgia
Vincent Price - Actor known for his work in horror films
David J. Sencer - Former director of the CDC and architect of the eradication of smallpox
Dana Bash - CNN's Chief Political Correspondent
Manning Marable - Professor and historian, noted for his biography of Malcolm X
Jodie Sweetin - Actress known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on "Full House"
Roy Barnes - Former Governor of Georgia
Leigh Anne Tuohy - Inspiration for the character played by Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side"
Graham McTavish - Actor known for roles in "Outlander" and "The Hobbit" trilogy
Rosalyn Sussman Yalow - Nobel Prize-winning medical physicist
Johnnie B. Rawlinson - U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
Sonny Perdue - Former Governor of Georgia and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Mike Espy - Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Congressman
Jane Garvey - Former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
David L. Satcher - Former U.S. Surgeon General and director of the CDC
Kim Bearden - Co-founder and Executive Director of the Ron Clark Academy
Adam Richman - Television personality, best known for "Man v. Food"
William H. Calvin - Neuroscientist and author
Tom Johnson - Former president of CNN
Alice Walker - Author of "The Color Purple"
Edward L. Ayers - Historian and former president of the University of Richmond
These individuals have contributed to various fields such as politics, entertainment, academia, and business.
Others
The relationship with Korea is also noteworthy, as Yoon Chi-ho, famous for his lyrics to the national anthem, was the first Korean graduate of Emory University, and former President Kim Dae Jung received an honorary doctorate from Emory University. A huge Korean town is also formed near the campus.
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