Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, with particular strength in health sciences, public health, and business. Its partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and proximity to major healthcare institutions make it a top choice for pre-med and public health students.
Mascot: Eagle
Notable Alumni
Bobby Jones (golf legend)•Kenneth Cole (fashion designer)•Antonia Gentry (star of Ginny & Georgia)
At a Glance
Cost
Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.
Top Programs & National Ranking
Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.
Highlights
Campus Experience
Emory offers strong academics with a significant pre-med culture that creates real academic intensity, especially in the sciences. Greek life is prominent (~20%) and provides social structure and parties. Dooley's Week (a skeleton mascot tradition) and Wonderful Wednesdays give the campus its own personality. Atlanta's restaurants, nightlife, and cultural scene are a major draw, but the suburban Druid Hills campus can feel disconnected from the city without a car.
Italian Renaissance marble-and-terracotta buildings designed by Henry Hornbostel, the Lullwater Preserve nature sanctuary, and lush Georgia landscaping give Emory a distinctive, refined Southern campus aesthetic.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
Safety
Emory Police provides 24/7 patrols with over 40 direct-connect emergency phones across campus, a community alert system, and safety escorts. The self-contained Druid Hills campus reports very low crime rates.
Druid Hills is one of Atlanta's safest neighborhoods, with crime rates among the lowest in the metro area.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Select weekdays during academic year
Duration: About 60-75 minutes
Student-led tours provide insight into academics, campus life, and the admission process. Virtual visits also available including tours, admission presentations, and student Q&A panels.
Book a TourRegister via a short online form and receive full tour details and app links by email. Downloadable guide covers campus highlights at your own pace.
Tour ResourcesSeptember-November or March-April (Atlanta's mild climate makes most of the year pleasant). Spring during Dooley's Week is peak campus energy. Avoid late December-January (break) and mid-summer (hot and humid, fewer students). Wonderful Wednesdays at Asbury Circle feature themed activities and free food -- try to visit on a Wednesday.
Visitor parking decks at Fishburne (closest to Woodruff Library), Oxford Road, and Peavine. Free on weekends; weekday fees apply Mon-Fri 7am-5pm. From ATL airport: MARTA train northbound to Lindbergh station, then #6 Emory bus to campus (~45 min, $2.50). If driving from ATL: I-85 North to Freedom Parkway, right on Ponce de Leon, left on Briarcliff to North Decatur Road (~25 min without traffic).
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