Emory University is a top-ranked private research institution known for rigorous academics, a strong liberal arts foundation, and world-class professional programs. Founded in 1836, Emory has grown to serve 16,142 students across two campuses in Atlanta and Oxford, Georgia, offering 140+ majors and minors through four undergraduate and seven graduate and professional schools. The university has been recognized as the #1 Best Quality of Life in the US by Princeton Review (2025) and ranked #3 for Best College Dorms nationally.
Emory's impact extends globally through its research, healthcare, and scholarship. The university has been named a top producer of Fulbright recipients for 10 consecutive years, with 189 total awardees. As an academic health sciences powerhouse, Emory operates Georgia's largest Level 1 trauma center and translates fundamental biological discoveries into life-saving treatments through its Center for New Medicines. The university's commitment to access is demonstrated through its Emory Advantage Plus program, which will make Emory tuition-free for undergraduate students from families earning $200,000 or less starting in fall 2026.
