First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 1, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: apply.emory.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Emory University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 111 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 111 & MATH 112Z Students are awarded six…MATH 111 & MATH 112Z Students are awarded six credits on the Emory | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 141 (lecture only) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 150 + CHEM 150L | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 141 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGRD 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | CPLT 101 | |
| Psychology | 5 | PSYC 111 |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 111 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 111 & MATH 112Z Students are awarded six…MATH 111 & MATH 112Z Students are awarded six credits on the Emory | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 141 (lecture only) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 150 + CHEM 150L | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 141 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGRD 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | CPLT 101 | |
| Psychology | 5 | PSYC 111 | |
| Statistics | 4 | Emory awards elective credit It is counted as a…Emory awards elective credit It is counted as a general transfer credit (credit | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 170 | |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | ECON 112 | |
| Microeconomics | 5 | ECON 101 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 142 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 102 | |
| Art History | 5 | ARTHIST 101 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 114 (score of 4) OR MUS | |
| African American Studies | 5 | AAS 238 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHN 102 | |
| Drawing | 5 | ARTVIS 103 Students with AP credit in studio art much submit | |
| Environmental Sciences | 4 | ENVS 130 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 102 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITAL 102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPN 102 | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 102 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 151 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 102 | |
| Studio Art, 2D Design | 5 | ARTVIS 103 Students with AP credit in studio art must submit | |
| Studio Art, 3D Design | 5 | ARTVIS 109 Students with AP credit in studio art must submit |
Source: oue.college.emory.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Science | 429 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 202 |
| Neuroscience | 170 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 152 |
| Psychology | 107 |
| Chemistry | 91 |
| Statistics | 85 |
| Computer Science | 73 |
Show the other 50 majors
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 66 |
| Anthropology | 60 |
| Political Science and Government | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management | 55 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 54 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 38 |
| Philosophy | 35 |
| Environmental Studies | 32 |
| Creative Writing | 26 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 22 |
| History | 18 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Applied Mathematics | 13 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 12 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 11 |
| Physical Sciences | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 9 |
| Linguistics | 9 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 8 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 8 |
| Economics and Computer Science | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Music | 6 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
| Biophysics | 4 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 3 |
| Comparative Literature | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 |
| Dance | 2 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Emory University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #2 for Nursingof 50 colleges
- #4 for Pre-physical therapyof 50 colleges
- #6 for Accountingof 50 colleges
- #8 for Businessof 50 colleges
- #12 for Biologyof 50 colleges
- #12 for Chemistryof 50 colleges
- #16 for Financeof 50 colleges
- #18 for Kinesiology and exercise scienceof 50 colleges
Show the other 3 ranked programs
- #19 for Business administration and managementof 50 colleges
- #21 for Statisticsof 50 colleges
- #23 for Neuroscienceof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, University Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, University Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
23% of men in fraternities · 21% of women in sororities · 22% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
6,411,149 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20
Elevation
917 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
33°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
0.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
53 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,980 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Agnes Scott College2 mi
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus4 mi
- Herzing University-Atlanta4 mi
- Georgia State University4 mi
- Clark Atlanta University6 mi
- Spelman College6 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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