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Private university

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
QS ranking
156
Acceptance rate
15%
Tuition fee
USD53,070/ year

Study background

University introduction

Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Its most popular subjects include Business, Nursing, Biology, Economics and Neuroscience. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 14,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
90%
10%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    South Korea

  3. 3.

    India

  4. 4.

    Canada

  5. 5.

    Taiwan

Student gender

In this university

40%
60%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

9 : 1
9 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 2.2 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 7.9 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

2,049

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Business

  2. 2.

    Nursing

  3. 3.

    Biology

  4. 4.

    Economics

  5. 5.

    Neuroscience

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

631acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

10

Health support

In this university

901 : 1
901 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,410 : 1
1,410 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Career

  • Arts

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

18

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

8

Football / Track fields

1

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

4

Indoor gyms

4

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

7

Number of dormitories

12

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
8,984
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
63 - 67%
Temperature
0°
19°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
64 - 70%
Temperature
10°
31°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
70 - 72%
Temperature
19°
32°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
68 - 70%
Temperature
2°
23°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Distance between airport and university

27 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1 - 1.5 hours
Cost
USD 6 - 10
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 40 - 50

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

301 - 500

Score

27.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

444 : 1
444 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,015 : 1
1,015 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

54

Average numbers of services

7