DON’T WONDER
IF YOU’LL
THINK ABOUT
WHICH CORNER YOU’LL TACKLE FIRST
It’s the study of subjects
including science, languages,
philosophy, literature, and
math that teaches you to
write, think critically, and solve
problems. It’s a foundation
for you, but also for humanity,
preparing you to serve, lead,
and—yes—change the world.
WHY STUDY LIBERAL ARTS?Study the humanities—
philosophy, arts, writing,
and more—because the
world depends on it.
FURTHER HUMANITY83% of our students volunteer
in Atlanta and beyond.
UNLEASH YOUR ACTIVISMMost students work at an
internship (often more than one)
during their four years. Choose
from about 2,000 in Atlanta and
10,000+ beyond.
GAIN EXPERIENCE THAT WORKS
Study abroad for a semester, summer, or year in 100+ programs
in 40+ countries. Or immerse yourself in a global campus culture
of 3,500+ international students and scholars.
BUILD A NEW WORLD VIEW
Our professors love to teach—
plus, they are leading scholars,
scientists, artists, and experts
in their fields.
LEARN FROM THE ONES WHO WROTE THE BOOK ON IT
70+
majors
50+
minors
10+
preprofessional choices
MAJOR LIKE YOU MEAN IT
among national
universities (tie)
US News & World Report (2018)
#21
RESEARCH LIKE A ROCK STAR
of students work on
academic and/or artistic
research with a faculty
member
55%
ATLANTA: A PROGRESSIVE, GLOBAL CITY
Get your start where the weather is warm
and the city is cool.
• The business, technology, entertainment, and
health care center of the Southeast.
• No. 1 City for Availability of Internships (tie)
(WalletHub)
• No. 6 Among the Best Places for New Grads
to Launch Their Career (Business Insider)
• From the arts to great food, pro sports to a
legendary music scene, you’ll find energy and
activity right in our backyard.
• And it’s true what they say—Southern charm
is alive and well here.
At Emory University you’ll find bold liberal arts and fearless
research. We shape creative thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders
who make the world a better place.
Imagine what you could do.
4 UNDERGRADUATE CHOICES
Spend your first and second year at either Emory College or Oxford College, and then decide: you can continue at Emory College for a BS or BA, apply to Emory’s Goizueta Business School for a BBA, or continue to our School of Nursing to earn a BSN.
FIRST YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR
BBA
BSN BS/BA
JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR OXFORD COLLEGE
EMORY COLLEGE
GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOL
EMORY COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING
BUSINE S S
NURSING
EMORY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
is a rigorous liberal arts experience in a
research-university setting. Professors are the leading scholars in their fields,
and learning is enriched by research, internships, and life with smart, involved
students like you. The average class size is 24.
As a sophomore, apply to our
GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOL
for your
final two years of study and earn a BBA.
Start your BSN at our
NELL HODGSON
WOODRUFF SCHOOL OF NURSING
even in
your first year on campus, or wait until
junior year—you choose.
96%
PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERNSHIP45%
PARTICIPATE IN NURSING SERVICE TRIPSLearning that inspires and
also gets you ready
• The curriculum emphasizes interdisci-plinary thinking, preparing you to tackle emerging fields with a multi-perspective approach.
• In Nature of Evidence classes you use evidence as you learn, sharpening prob-lem-solving skills.
• More than half of our students choose to double major, often in very different programs (like biology and dance).
Knock yourself out
• 2/3 of undergraduates live on campus in an active community. With 550+ clubs, teams, and arts groups, there is always something to do.
• Compete (or cheer) for the Eagles: Emory has 18 NCAA Division III varsity teams. • Unusual and fun traditions include the
spirited Songfest competition during Orientation and Wonderful Wednesday, a weekly campuswide celebration.
OXFORD COLLEGE
is a challenging, small liberal arts college experience
in a close-knit campus of first- and second-year students. Professors
are committed to the art of teaching and reaching students, and
undergraduates excel at student leadership. The average class size is 20.
Learning that makes you
roll up your sleeves
• Unique academic experiences pair evidenced-based research, service learning, and small class sizes to chal-lenge and inspire.
• Here student leadership is legendary— 79% hold a leadership position on campus. • Travel courses pair a seminar with a
weeklong journey so you can see in person the people and sites you’ve studied.
Join our one-of-a-kind community
• Oxford College is located on Emory University’s original, historic campus in Oxford, Georgia, a town 38 miles from Atlanta.
• Work with your class at the Oxford Organic Farm to gather knowledge, experience, and radishes for dinner. • Bring your talents to one of Oxford’s 80+
clubs, teams, and student organizations on campus.
Leverage your learning
• 5 primary areas of study: accounting, finance, information systems and operations management, marketing, and strategy and management.
• 4 collaborative concentrations with Emory College: arts management, environment and sustainability management, film and media management, and health innovation. • Junior and senior seminars begin your
professional development process with interdisciplinary leadership research, industry- specific insights, and targeted career skills. • The BBA Council hosts weekly social events
and an annual leadership conference.
Prepare for impact
• A top-ranked nursing school and a leader in National Institute of Health funding. • 500+ clinical partners in Atlanta and across
the globe give you a range and depth of experience.
• The Pre-Nursing program can get you started with electives and prerequisites even in your first year on campus.
• 12 student organizations include the Emory Multicultural Student Nursing Association and the Emergency Preparedness Student Nursing Alliance, in partnership with the CDC.
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% %10.8
%31.8
% %6.2
%19.3
%17.6
InternationalEMORY COLLEGE’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Self-identified race/ethnicity of 2018 first-year class CAUCASIAN/WHITE
32.0%
ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN28.5%
AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK9.3%
HISPANIC/LATINO
9.1%
AMERICAN INDIAN0.6%
INTERNATIONAL17.7%
DID NOT IDENTIFY2.8%
16.6
5.6
12.5
%10.2
% %33.1
% %6.0
% %16.0
InternationalOXFORD COLLEGE’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY
8:1
STUDENT: FACULTY RATIO DURING CLINICALS UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT858
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT503
NATIONS26
40
STATES979
TOTAL ENROLLMENT96%
OF CLASSES HAVE FEWER THAN 30 STUDENTS537
FIRST-YEAR CLASS1,462
FIRST-YEAR CLASS5,522
TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT82%
OF CLASSES HAVE FEWER THAN 30 STUDENTSGeographic distribution of 2018 first-year class
(BASED ON LOCATION OF HIGH SCHOOL)
Geographic distribution of 2018 first-year class
(BASED ON LOCATION OF HIGH SCHOOL)
Self-identified race/ethnicity of 2018 first-year class CAUCASIAN/WHITE
36.9%
ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN21.5%
AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK10.9%
HISPANIC/LATINO8.2%
AMERICAN INDIAN0.5%
INTERNATIONAL17.2%
DID NOT IDENTIFY4.7%
NATIONS
20
46
STATES NATIONS61
50
STATES#17
#13
for best value college among
200 top liberal arts institutions
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (2018)
for best value based on
academic quality and average
need-based financial aid
US News & World Report (2018)
18%
of students receive
federal Pell Grants
100%
of demonstrated financial need met
for all admitted domestic students
$52,000
average starting salary
97%
pass the nursing board exam
the first time they take it
(national average: 90%)
NURSING CLASS OF 2017
$66,472
average starting salary
Position yourself for what’s next
Even as career fields integrate and change, you’ll be prepared
and in demand after graduation. (All outcome statistics include
Oxford College students.)
EMORY COLLEGE
EY • PwC • The Home Depot • CDC • Triage Consulting Group • Seyfarth Shaw • Google • NetSuite • Teach for America • Emory University
BUSINESS SCHOOL
PwC • EY • IBM • Macy’s • Deloitte • J.P. Morgan • Newell Brands • Booz Allen Hamilton • Accenture • Black & Veatch • Chewy.com • Citi • Grant Thornton • KPMG • SunTrust
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Emory Healthcare • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta • UCLA Health • NYU Medical Center • Texas Children’s Hospital • Atlanta VA Medical Center • and other leading Atlanta-area hospitals
CLASS OF 2017
TOP EMPLOYERS
Emory • Duke • Columbia •
Northwestern • University of
St Andrews • NYU • Wash U,
St Louis • Johns Hopkins •
Penn • University of Texas
EMORY COLLEGE CLASS OF 2017 TOP GRAD SCHOOLS
MEDICAL SCHOOL AVERAGE ADMIT RATES, CLASS OF 2018
95%
with offer within
3 months of graduation
BUSINESS CLASS OF 2017
CLASS OF 2017
After graduation, this is what our Emory College graduates are doing.
.5%
.5%
41%
36%
9%
9%
4%
41%
Employed36%
Continuing Education/Fellowships4%
Postgraduate Internships9%
Gap Year/Volunteer/Not Actively Seeking.5%
Return to Home Country.5%
Military9%
Currently Seeking Opportunity(90% response rate)
The Emory Career Center collects information up to 3 months after graduation versus the national standard of 6 months after graduation. We believe this is a more accurate representation of career outcomes shortly after graduation. (Numbers add up to more than 100 due to rounding.)
admit rate for all
Emory graduates
51%
admit rate for Emory graduates
who engaged with Emory’s
PreHealth Advising
58%
GET STARTED
ADMISSION DEADLINE FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE (FAFSA/PROFILE/IDOC)
EARLY DECISION I (EDI)
November 1
December 3
SCHOLAR PROGRAMS
November 15
(Based on selected
decision plan)
EARLY DECISION II (EDII)
January 1
January 15
REGULAR DECISION
January 1
February 15
IMPORTANT DATES
Apply online
Apply to Emory College, Oxford College, or both with one application and one $75 applica-tion fee. We accept the Common Applicaapplica-tion and the Coalition Application.
Evaluating your application
We look at performance inside and outside of the classroom. We pay closest attention to: • the rigor of your high school curriculum within the context of your school • a solid GPA, usually an A/B+ average • test scores, recommendations, and essays • a commitment to extracurriculars, including
school groups, your community, or a job
Consider financial aid
Our approach includes need-based financial aid, merit-based scholarships, and programs
like Emory Advantage and QuestBridge, making an Emory education accessible to all. Learn more about these programs at
studentaid.emory.edu. The financial aid
application includes the FAFSA, CSS Profile, Noncustodial Profile (if applicable), and tax returns.
Merit scholarships and
scholars programs
We offer partial to full merit-based scholar-ships. For consideration, students need to apply by November 15. (Students applying Early Decision I must apply by November 1.) Students selected as Emory Scholars have access to dedicated scholars programming, advising, and unique research opportunities and funding all four years. For information, please visit apply.emory.edu/merit.
2018–2019 Estimated Expenses
EMORY COLLEGE OXFORD COLLEGE Tuition $50,590 $50,590 Fees 716 716 Housing 8,306 8,274 Food 6,200 5,200 Travel/Incidentals 1,516 1,516 Books 1,224 1,224 Transportation 950 950
Total
$69,502
$68,470*
*Emory and Oxford costs vary only due to the physical location of each campus.
MAJORS
African American Studies African Studies American Studies
Ancient Mediterranean Studies Anthropology
Anthropology and Human Biology Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics and Statistics Arabic
Art History Biology (BA or BS) Biophysics
Business Administration (BBA)* Chemistry (BA or BS) Chinese Studies Classical Civilization Classics
Comparative Literature Computer Science (BA or BS) Dance and Movement Studies East Asian Studies Economics
Engineering (Dual Degree with Georgia Tech)
Engineering Sciences English
English and Creative Writing Environmental Sciences (BA or BS) Film Studies French German Studies Greek History Human Health
Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture International Studies Italian Studies Japanese Jewish Studies Latin
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Linguistics
Mathematics (BA or BS) Media Studies
Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies
Music
Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (Dual Degree BA/BS + BSN) Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics, Law Physics (BA or BS)
Physics and Astronomy (BA or BS) Physics for Life Sciences Political Science Psychology Public Policy Analysis Quantitative Sciences Religion
Russian and East European Studies Sociology
Spanish
Spanish and Portuguese Theater Studies
Visual Arts (Integrated Co-Major) Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies MINORS
African American Studies African Studies American Studies
Ancient Mediterranean Studies Anthropology Applied Mathematics Arabic Architectural Studies Art History Astronomy Catholic Studies Chinese Classical Civilization Community Building and Social Change Comparative Literature Computer Informatics Computer Science
Dance and Movement Studies Earth and Atmospheric Studies East Asian Studies
Economics English Environmental Sciences Ethics Film Studies French German Studies
Global Development Studies Global Health, Culture, and Society Greek Hebrew Hindi History Italian Studies Japanese Jewish Studies Korean Latin
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Linguistics Lusophone Studies Mathematics Media Studies Mediterranean Archaeology Music Nutrition Science
Persian Language and Literature Philosophy Physics Political Science Predictive Health Quantitative Sciences Religion Russian
Russian and East European Studies
Science, Culture, and Society Sociology
Spanish Sustainability Sustainability Sciences Theater Studies Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies JOINT MAJORS Business Administration and Quantitative Sciences Classics and English Classics and History Classics and Philosophy Economics and Mathematics English and History History and Art History Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and Political Science Philosophy and Religion Playwriting (Creative Writing and Theater Studies)
Psychology and Linguistics Religion and Anthropology Religion and Classical Civilization Religion and History
Religion and Sociology Spanish and Linguistics PREPROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Business Administration Dentistry Law Medicine Nursing Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Public Health Theology Veterinary Medicine *BBA CURRICULUM Accounting Analytic Consulting Arts Management Business and Society Entrepreneurship
Environment and Sustainability Management
Film and Media Management Finance
Health Innovation Information Systems and Operations Management International Business Marketing
Real Estate
Strategy and Management Consulting
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CREATIVE WRITING
Sharpen your skills at USA Today’s “best American college for budding writers.”
NURSING
Train to be a nurse leader and earn a BSN.
FILM STUDIES
Work your angles and tell your story in our booming film department.
CHEMISTRY
Experience a completely forward-thinking, intradisciplinary approach.
BUSINESS
Build executive skills and earn a BBA.
HUMAN HEALTH
Examine health from the molecular level to the population level.
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
Tackle the study of race and social justice.
QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES Use big data to address some of the world’s biggest challenges.
OXFORD COLLEGE
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 680–750
Math 690–790 ACT 31–34 GPA (unweighted) 3.71–3.97 APPLICANTS: 16,620 ACCEPTED: 4,144 ENROLLED: 537
EMORY COLLEGE
SATEvidence-Based Reading and Writing 690–750
Math 700–790 ACT 31–35 GPA (unweighted) 3.78–3.99 APPLICANTS: 27,559 ACCEPTED: 5,102 ENROLLED: 1,462
2022 CLASS PROFILE
Profile of the Admitted First-Year Class (25th–75th percentile)8 MAJORS GETTING
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Date of record: July 2018. Please visit apply.emory.edu in October 2018 for data on the enrolled class.