Emory Rankings and Evaluation
National Universities
#26 in National Universities
World Universities
#82 in World Universities
Georgia Colleges
#1 in Georgia Colleges
Emory University is ranked 26th in National Universities, 82nd in World Universities, and 1st in Georgia Colleges.
The following statements evaluate Emory University by comparing key academic facts to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
- Its tuition & fees of $64,280 is very expensive compared to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (11%) is much lower (extremely difficult to get in).
- The SAT & ACT scores (1,520 SAT, 34 ACT) is extremely competitive scores.
- It has very large number of students of 15,175.
- The financial aid amount ($51,142) is much higher.
- It offers very diverse area of study (209 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of Emory are $64,280 and it is very expensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University $64,280
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $26,737
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia $23,390
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 graduate tuition & fees of Emory are $48,750 and it is very expensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University $48,750
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $18,688
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia $15,500
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Emory is 11% and it is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 11%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 66%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 65%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of Emory is 40% and the yield is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 40%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 35%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 32%
SAT Scores
The average SAT score submitted by enrolled students at Emory is 1,520 and it is extremely competitive scores compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 1,520
All U.S. Colleges 1,123
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 1,132
4-Years Colleges 1,124
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 1,079
ACT Scores
The average ACT score submitted by enrolled students at Emory is 34 and it is lower compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 34
All U.S. Colleges 68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 69
4-Years Colleges 68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 62
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at Emory is 91% and it is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 91%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 56%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 46%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Emory is 96% and it is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 96%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 67%
Student Population
The total student population at Emory is 15,175 and its population very large compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 15,175
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 2,477
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 2,203
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at Emory is $51,142 which is 79.56% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is much higher compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University $51,142
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $16,488
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia $14,162
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at Emory is 10 to 1 and the ratio is very lower (smaller size classes) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 10 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 12 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 13 to 1
Number of Programs
Emory offers 209 programs and it means very diverse area of study compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Emory University 209
All U.S. Colleges 37
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 45
4-Years Colleges 58
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia 38
Number of Online Programs
Emory offers 1 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
