Emory University

Emory University is a highly-ranked research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Its two top programs are business and nursing. Note that Emory has more graduate students than undergraduates.

Affordability: Emory promises to meet 100% of demonstrated need without loans. Beginning 2022-23, Emory expanded their no-loan program to apply to all students receiving need-based aid. According to NCES data, 22% of freshman borrowed an average of $8,368 in 2020-21 (these numbers should improve beginning with 2022-23 data).

Rankings, Recognition: 

• #22 research universities, U.S. News

• #23 colleges and universities, CollegeSimply

• #3 best colleges for Nursing, #9 for Chemistry, Niche

Popular Majors (NCES):

• Business 

• Nursing 

• Biology 

• Neuroscience 

• Psychology 

Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):

• 7,130 undergraduates; 7,649 graduate students

• 13% acceptance rate

• 34% enrolled

• 90% graduation rate