Class Profile: The following statistics are for the Emory College first-year class, beginning in the fall of 2012.
Applications
Applied 17,500
Admitted 26%
Enrolled 1,402
First-Year Class
Self-Identified Racial/Ethnic
Statistics
Caucasian 43%
Asian, Asian American, Pacific
Islander 34%
Black/African American 8%
Latino, Hispanic 8%
Multiracial 3%
Native American <1%
Did not Identify 4%
Admitted Students
(middle 50%)
Average GPA: 3.76–4.0 / 4.0 unweighted scale
SAT verbal: 650-740
SAT math: 670-770
SAT writing: 670-760
SAT total: 2020–2240
ACT 30-33
Other First-Year Student Statistics
2,094 high schools had at least one admitted applicant.
The new first-year class will come to Emory from 891
secondary schools and from 44 states and the District of
Columbia.
56% female
44% male
83% come from outside Georgia
68% come from outside the Southeast
61% come from public high schools
38% come from independent or parochial schools
45% were admitted through an Early Decision option
19% are students of color
First-Year Class
Geographic Distribution
Southeast 33%
Mid-Atlantic 21%
Midwest 8%
West 10%
New England 5%
Southwest 5%
International 18%
First-Year Class
International Distribution
Other than the United
States, enrolling first-year
students come from the
following countries:
Argentina
Bahrain
Canada
Chile
China (Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region,
Taiwan)
Colombia
Germany
Ecuador
France
Greece
Guatemala
India
Indonesia
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
Pakistan
Panama
Philippines
Portugal
Senegal
Singapore
Slovak Republic
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Tuition and Fees
To help you plan, here we provide the estimated expenses for the 2013–2014
academic year. Some of these costs are set expenses you will pay to Emory;
others are estimated for travel, incidentals and other costs and they may vary,
yet we include them when putting together a student’s need-based award.
Please visit the Financial Aid Office website for further information on the cost
of attendance breakdown.
Tuition
Fees
$43,400
$608
Room
$7,360
Food
$5,000
Books
$1,200
Travel and Incidentals
$2,340
Total
$59,908
Clubs and Organizations
Academic
Our academic clubs are for people who just can't get enough of a given discipline in the classroom. The Art
History club, for example, enjoys outings to museums and art exhibits around town. ChEmory, the club for
chemistry enthusiasts, often draws a crowd to its campus demonstrations, which can resemble fireworks
displays. Some academic organizations provide tutors for students in their disciplines.
Arts
You don't have to be an arts major to have a major talent or major interest in them. Emory's many arts
organizations are here to give you an outlet. Rathskellar, Emory's improvisation group, is the oldest college
group in the United States. We also have several a cappella groups, including No Strings Attached and Aural
Pleasure, theater clubs such as Starving Artists and many more organizations awaiting your gifted participation.
Religious Life
Part of honoring diversity on campus includes fostering a sense of respect for all religions. Students at Emory
are welcome to join religious groups that speak to their family's religious traditions or heritage or those that
explore a different set of beliefs. Whether it's the B'hai Unity Club or Hillel, the Hindu Students Council or
Emory Christian Fellowship, we encourage you to study the faith of your choosing and to worship in your own
way.
Political, Cultural and Social Action Groups
Emory Libertarians, Young Democrats, Students for a Free Tibet, Emory Pride and College Republicans. These
and many more organizations are represented at Emory. Political expression, cultural awareness and social
action have always been important parts of the university experience and the diversity on Emory's campus
makes for an interesting mix of organizations.
Student Government
Students get involved in student government because they want to effect change on campus. Others want to
prepare for possible political careers or leadership roles. The Student Government Association, the College
Council and the Student Programming Council are examples of organizations that await and welcome your
voice.
Student Media
College students are more media savvy now than they've ever been and at a time when new technologies are
spawning new media models nearly every day it seems, it's important to keep your "thumbs" on the pulse. Do so
by working with the Emory Wheel, our student newspaper, or on one of several other award-winning
publications such as the Literary Arts Magazine, the Undergraduate Research Journal, or Black Star.
Volunteerism
Giving back becomes you. 88% of Emory students participate in some sort of volunteer or service activity while
here. Even more impressive is the fact that we know a great number of them go on to serve in their communities
after graduating. That's because at Emory giving back becomes who you are.
President Barack Obama presented Emory with the 2008 Presidential Award for General Community Service—
the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service
learning and civic engagement.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Thirty-five percent of Emory students belong to one of our 11 national sororities or 15 national fraternities.
Greek organizations here are passionate and active, but they do not dominate the social scene or the
membership mindset on campus. Most of our students, including those in sororities and fraternities, give their
time and energy to multiple organizations, not just one or two. Recruitment takes place second semester, so
first-year students have some time to acclimate to college life before formally affiliating with a sorority or
fraternity.
Athletics
Emory is one of four colleges in the nation ranked in the top 20 for both academics and athletics. We believe
athletics are for everyone, so we offer several different levels of play. We want our students to participate in
sports, not to be mere spectators. We often are asked why we don't have a football team. We prefer of offer
sports our students can participate in throughout their lives and encourage students to engage in athletics as a
lifelong pursuit rather than a passing pastime of youth. This approach has worked for us, as our (nonexistent)
football team is still undefeated and you can buy a t-shirt at the campus bookstore that boasts just that.
Emory boasts 18 varsity sports teams, which compete in NCAA Division III. As a Division III school, Emory
does not award athletic scholarships, and we emphasize the balance between sports and studies, so that our
athletes are true scholar-athletes. We're proud that many of our teams are consistently in the national rankings
and that our athletes are fully integrated into the academic, social, and cultural life of the University. On the
playing field, we enthusiastically cheer them on, led by Swoop, our Emory Eagles mascot. Emory boasts 18
varsity sports teams, which compete in NCAA Division III. As a Division III school, Emory does not award
athletic scholarships, and we emphasize the balance between sports and studies, so that our athletes are true
scholar-athletes. We're proud that many of our teams are consistently in the national rankings and that our
athletes are fully integrated into the academic, social, and cultural life of the University. On the playing field,
we enthusiastically cheer them on, led by Swoop, our Emory Eagles mascot.
Varsity Sports Teams
Men's
Women's
aseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Club Sports
Students who don’t want to compete at the varsity level but who still enjoy a good bout often become involved
in club sports. Club teams compete with other colleges and universities. Some clubs are very competitive, some
more recreational and all provide some instruction as part of the program. They provide an opportunity to
compete and grow as athletes without the pressure of varsity sports. Check out our clubs:
Badminton
Baseball
Crew
Cycling and Triathlon
Equestrian
Fencing
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Men’s Lacrosse
Men’s Rugby
Men’s Ultimate
Racquetball
Roller Hockey
Sailing
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Women’s Lacrosse
Women's Rugby
Women’s Ultimate
Women’s Water Polo
Wrestling