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#7 Best colleges for nursing in AmericaEmory University
Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $22,585 a year
Median debt at graduation: $18,250 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for accounting in America#7 of 1,132
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#6 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#7 of 1,068
- Best colleges for business in America#20 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#21 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#21 of 1,238
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- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#14 of 704
- Best colleges in America#40 of 1,829
- Best test-optional colleges in America#36 of 1,481
- Best colleges for psychology in America#35 of 1,418
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#36 of 1,358
- Best colleges for art and design in America#34 of 1,187
- Best colleges for English in America#39 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#39 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#39 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#39 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#36 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#39 of 1,116
- Best mid-size colleges in America#25 of 667
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#26 of 690
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#69 of 1,829
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#17 of 430
- Best colleges for computer science in America#30 of 750
- Most selective colleges in America#33 of 683
- Best colleges for economics in America#39 of 788
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#70 of 693
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#91 of 682
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#84 of 598
- Best value colleges in America#100 of 674
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#109 of 681
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#116 of 684
- Best value colleges in the South in America#30 of 153
In Georgia
- Best colleges in Georgia#1 of 60
- Best colleges for business in Georgia#1 of 57
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Georgia#1 of 49
- Best colleges for psychology in Georgia#1 of 46
- Best colleges for education in Georgia#1 of 43
- Best colleges for history in Georgia#1 of 43
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- Best test-optional colleges in Georgia#1 of 42
- Best colleges for English in Georgia#1 of 41
- Best colleges for accounting in Georgia#1 of 38
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Georgia#1 of 38
- Best colleges for mathematics in Georgia#1 of 37
- Best colleges for nursing in Georgia#1 of 37
- Best colleges for chemistry in Georgia#1 of 33
- Best colleges for music in Georgia#1 of 33
- Best colleges for art and design in Georgia#1 of 32
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Georgia#1 of 31
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Georgia#1 of 31
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Georgia#2 of 60
- Best mid-size colleges in Georgia#1 of 28
- Best colleges for economics in Georgia#1 of 15
- Best colleges for computer science in Georgia#1 of 12
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Georgia#1 of 9
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Georgia#1 of 9
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Georgia#1 of 9
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Georgia#1 of 9
- Most selective colleges in Georgia#1 of 9
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Georgia#1 of 8
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Georgia#2 of 9
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Georgia#2 of 9
- Best value colleges in Georgia#3 of 9
- Best value colleges in the South in Georgia#3 of 9
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Georgia#3 of 9
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Georgia#3 of 9
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.96%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,520 · ACT 33.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$55,602
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $83,622 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 7,359 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 43% · Women 57% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 16% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 84% |
| Total students | 15,046 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $22,585 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $83,622 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $18,250 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 91% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 90% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 90% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 80% |
| First-year retention | 96% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $80,137 |
| Admission rate | 11% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $75 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
| Average SAT | 1520 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 720–760 |
| SAT math | 750–790 |
| ACT composite | 32–35 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Excellent · Top 15% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Business administration | |
| Economics | |
| Nursing | |
| Political science | |
| Statistics | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Allied health | |
| Chemistry | |
| Communication studies | |
| Anthropology | |
| International relations | |
| Linguistics | |
| Area studies | |
| Neuroscience | |
| Romance languages | |
| Biology | |
| History | |
| English | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Psychology | |
| Ethnic and gender studies | |
| Writing and rhetoric |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Applied mathematics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biological and physical sciences, Classical and Ancient Studies, Classics, Dance, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Economics and Computer Science, Education (general), Experimental psychology, Film and video, Fine arts, Interdisciplinary studies, Management science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Music, Other mathematics and statistics, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Physics, Public Policy Analysis, Religious studies, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Sociology, Theatre, Visual and performing arts.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Health professions | |
| Mathematics and statistics |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $20,220 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · University Athletic Association |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 10 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 76%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $803,739Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 65% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK)About 6 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 505,2682020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | AtlantaAbout 6 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 42°F1991–2020 normal, from ATLANTA PEACHTREE AP, GA US, about 6 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 80°F1991–2020 normal, from ATLANTA PEACHTREE AP, GA US, about 6 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.27 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.09 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Emory University’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A+). It ranks in the top 3% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Emory University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $22,585 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Emory University?
- Emory University admitted 11% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Emory University’s graduates do?
- 91% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $80,137; the median federal debt at graduation is $18,250.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 139658
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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