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19%
Acceptance rate
7,000
Undergrads
$30k
Avg. net cost
#22 nat'l
Ranking
89%
Fit score
✨ Campus at a glance
Pre-med strengthMerit aidSuburban campusResearch-heavy
7,000
Undergrads
#1
CDC partnership
80%+
Med school acceptance
93%
4-yr grad rate
🎯 Fit score breakdown
Academic rigor
90
Campus social life
78
Affordability
70
Career outcomes
88
Campus size fit
85
✨ What makes University unique
CDC & public health ties
Located next to the CDC headquarters — public health and epidemiology students get direct research access.
💬 What people are saying
Aggregated from Reddit & parent forums“If you're pre-med, Emory basically hands you the research opportunities — you just have to ask.”
r/Emory
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☀️ A day in the life
Real student snapshotsWei, Senior — Biology (Pre-Med)
8:00a
Physiology lecture
11:00a
Research shift in a genetics lab
3:00p
MCAT tutoring session
📚 Top departments & programs
Biology / Pre-Med
#12 nationalStrong med school pipeline
Goizueta Business School
#18 undergrad bizConsulting & finance
📍 Location, food & campus life
Food nearby
Emory Village — Coffee shops and casual dining steps from campus
Ponce City Market — Food hall, 15 min drive
Attractions
Lullwater Preserve — On-campus nature preserve for hiking
Atlanta BeltLine — 20 min away, popular for weekend trips
💰 Financial aid
Avg. annual aid$31,800/yr
Students receiving aid48%
Meets 100% of need?Meets 100% of need
Average loan burden$21,500 avg. debt at grad
Sticker price / yr$62,000/yr
2024–25 figures. Net cost varies by family income. Always file FAFSA.
📅 Application deadlines
Early Decision INov 1
Regular DecisionJan 1
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