Emory University is a private, research university originally founded in Oxford, Georgia, in 1836 by the Methodist Episcopal Church as Emory College.
The college was named after the Methodist Episcopal Church bishop, John Emery. In 1915, the school relocated to its current location in Atlanta and assumed its present name.
Today, Emory University comprises about nine academic divisions, including two undergraduate colleges and some seven graduate and professional schools. Among the best known of the latter are the Goizueta Business School and the Candler School of Theology.
Three of the professional schools—the Emory University Medical School, the Neil Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, and the Rollins School of Public Health—are parts of an umbrella administrative entity known as the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC).
One of the WHSC’s most noteworthy constituent units is the world-renowned—Yerkes National Primate Research Center.
Among many prominent Emory-associated individuals, we may note the following:
According to Wikipedia, Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as "Emory College" by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory, Emory is the second-oldest private institution of higher education in Georgia .
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28,211 | 19% | 90% | 1445 | 32 |
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $55,468 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $11,468 |
| 30K - 48K | $9,629 |
| 48K - 75K | $19,672 |
| 75K - 110K | $24,657 |
| 110K+ | $43,267 |
If you graduate from Emory University, then you can expect to earn an average of $84,400 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 13,408 | 7,881 | 5,527 |
Emory University is located at 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta GA 30322
Emory University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Atlanta has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Emory University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Emory University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Medical, Nursing, and Religious Studies. Here are some of Emory University's most famous alumni:
