Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322

Emory University is known for challenging academics, outstanding undergraduate education in the arts and sciences, highly ranked professional schools, and state-of-the-art research facilities. Emory encourages students to create their own experiences and fosters their development into engaged scholars with the critical thinking skills and hands-on experience in ethical leadership, service, and research to make a difference in their communities. Additionally, top faculty are accessible and committed to teaching and fostering undergraduate research and experiential learning in the sciences and humanities.

At Emory, students have four options for their undergraduate education. Entering freshman can apply to Emory College, which offers a liberal arts education within the heart of a major research university. Students also can apply to Oxford College, in which students spend the first two years on Emory's original campus 38 miles east of Atlanta. Oxford offers a small-college setting with the same academic strengths, innovative teaching, and unique opportunities for leadership. As juniors, students continue from Oxford to the Atlanta campus. Students can choose from more than 70 majors in Emory College; they can also apply to the renowned Goizueta Business School to earn a bachelor of business administration. Students who aspire to a nursing career can earn their degree at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, one of the nation's top private nursing schools.

Quick Facts:

·       With an average class size of 19 students, student/faculty ration of 7:1, Emory University offers 70 majors, 56 minors, and 9 combined bachelor's / master's degrees.

·       The college had 15,610 applicants for the 2009 first year class, which numbered 1,315.

·       Emory University fields 18 varsity sports under the auspices of NCAA Division III, and is one of only four colleges ranked in the top 20 for both academics and athletics. Additionally over 65% of Emory students participate in athletics. 

·       The student body is highly involved in extracurricular activities, dedicating countless hours to nearly 300 clubs and organizations. More than 80% of students are involved in Volunteer Emory and share their passion for service through volunteering on-campus and throughout the Atlanta community.

·       Emory University is one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse university of the top 20 national research universities.