Emory UniversityBy: Abenet Addisu

Located in metropolitan Atlanta.◦ Inside the densely populated urban core.

Activities of hundreds of student groups keep life on campus lively.

Setting

 Two undergraduate liberal arts options.◦ Emory College of Arts and Sciences◦ Oxford College

Average SAT: 2020-2220

Average ACT: 30-33

Average GPA: 3.74–4.0◦ Unweighted scale

Admissions

Known for it’s liberal arts college and superb healthcare programs.

Interesting Majors◦ Business and Society◦ Philosophy◦ Ethics◦ Psychology◦ Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology

Academics

Tuition: $40,600 Fees: $564

◦ Activity and mental health fees for which you are billed.   

Books: $1,100 Housing: $6,988

◦ Living in residence halls are billed for a specific hall.

Food: $4,640 Personal: $1,200

◦ Laundry, telephone, grooming and entertainment.   

Travel: $900

Total: $55,992◦ Same for in-state and out-of-state.

Offers merit-based scholarships◦ Nominated by high schools officials

Financial

Housing◦ Do not have the option to choose a specific

building.◦ First-year students are required to participate in

meal plan.◦ Parking allowed only to upperclassmen.

Extracurricular Activities◦ Recreational Services/Intramural Clubs

Student Life

Dooley is the unofficial mascot of Emory.◦ “Spirit of Emory”

Very notable Swim Team◦ Top-ranked women and third-ranked men.◦ NCAA Division I

Athletics

Eagle Ops ◦ Online management system that connects with

hiring organizations including Internships.

Job Success Rate after getting graduate’s degree is superb.

 Neurologist Starting Salary ◦ $68,000 to $197,000 per year

Career Services

 Notable alumni include…◦ Adam Richman: Actor and host of the television

show Man V.S. Food.◦  Alben Barkley: 35th Vice President of the

United States.

Some rituals include, the unofficial mascot Dooley and the Commencement Pageant.

Miscellaneous

Emory’s President Office. (2010, September 16). Emory history. Retrieved from

http://emoryhistory.emory.edu/traditions/commencement.htm

Emory Athletics. (2009, June). The emory eagles. Retrieved from

http://www.emoryathletics.com/admisssions/index

Emory University. (2012, January). Emory university. Retrieved from

http://www.emory.edu/admissions/about/index.html

U.S.News & World Report LP. (2012, February). Emory university. Retrieved

from http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/emory-

university-1564

Emory School of Medicine. (2011, Decmeber 22). School of medicine. Retrieved

from http://www.med.emory.edu/information/index.cfm

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Emory UniversityBy: Abenet Addisu