Emory University
Private College · Located in Atlanta, GA · VetLink Partner since 2018
Admissions Numbers
10 VetLink applicants matriculated
Test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2025. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2025 can also take advantage of this test optional policy.
10% veterans applied first year*
90% veterans applied as transfer*
3.62 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*
(*applicant reported)
How to Apply
Application available on Common App and Apply Coalition with SCOIR
Emory's annual short answer questions
Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation x2
Standardized test scores (Optional)
Application fee (Waiver available)
Financial Aid Application (Optional)
Admissions Deadlines
Early Decision I Application Deadline: November 1
Early Decision II Application Deadline: January 1
Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 1
Fall Transfer Application Deadline: March 15
Demographics
6,968 enrolled undergraduates (College of Arts & Sciences + Oxford College)
42% Males // 58% Females
7.4% first-generation college students
Academics
80+ Undergraduate majors, 60+ minors & 10+ pre-professional choices
9:1 student-faculty ratio
54.6% classes have fewer than 20 students
Top Academic Programs
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management
Biology/Biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Financial Aid & Scholarships
$83,702 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs
Need-Blind Applications
$7,000 maximum Yellow Ribbon award amount for Emory's Undergraduate programs
Limited number of Yellow Ribbon spots determined by undergraduate program
100% of demonstrated need for every admitted domestic student
61% of Students receive need-based or merit aid
19% students receive Pell Grants
$47,456 average financial aid package
Veterans Campus Life
Theory Practice/Service Learning- put learning into practice with classes through Oxford College's community service partnership
The Hatchery - Explore big ideas & collaborate with peers at the Hatchery, Emory's hub for innovation & creation
Emory Center for Experiential Learning - Practice clinical skills through programs and events in medicine and the health sciences
480 student clubs, sports teams & performing arts groups
Knowledge in Action
$894.7 million total in research funding & $526.2 million in NIH funding with 3,669 research proposals funded (FY2021)
~80% of Students volunteer
91 Fulbright US Student Grant Recipients in the past 10 years
3 Rhodes Scholars in the past 10 years
Alumni & Outcomes
165,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide
3 months after graduation:
48% graduates report working full-time
35% graduates report continuing education
Average starting salaries:
$60,919 - Emory College
$65,182 - School of Nursing
59% Medical School admit rate for graduates who engaged with Emory's Pre-Health Advising
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