Emory University closes most academic and administrative offices for Winter Recess, the three days between the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Office of Undergraduate Admission will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025, reopening on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Please check our FAQs Over Winter Break blog post for additional information and resources during this time.
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Emory at a Glance

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 in Oxford, Georgia, Emory moved to Atlanta in 1915 with a transformative gift from Asa G. Candler, founder of The Coca-Cola Company. Today, Emory has two campuses: one in Atlanta and one in Oxford, Georgia, where Oxford College is located.

Enrollment

  • 16,142
    Total Number of Students

    Emory University, 2024

  • 8,347
    Undergraduate Students

    Emory University, 2024

  • 100+
    Countries Represented on Campus

    Emory University, 2024

Academics

  • 140+
    Majors and Minors

    Emory University, 2024

  • 20+
    joint, dual-degree, and 4+1 programs

    Emory University, 2024

  • 1,600+
    Classes offered every year

    Emory University, 2024

Student Life

  • #1
    Best Quality of Life in the US

    Princetown Review, 2025

  • #3
    Best College Dorms in the US

    Princetown Review, 2025

  • Top Ranked
    for Economic Diversity among National Universities

    US News & World Report, 2023

Rankings

  • #4
    Best Classroom Experience in the US

    Princeton Review, 2025

  • Forbes "New Ivies"
    Top 10 Private University in Forbes “New Ivies” List

    Forbes, 2025

  • Top Ranked
    Producer of Fulbright Awardees

    US Department of State, 2025

Two Campuses

Map of Emory's Atlanta and Oxford campuses

Emory University offers two starting points for undergraduates. The Atlanta campus, located in an historic Atlanta neighborhood, offers a liberal arts education at the center of a thriving research university and close connection to the opportunities of a vibrant, global city. Just 38 miles away, the Oxford campus offers a two-year liberal arts experience at the heart of a supportive, tight-knit college where small classes and early leadership opportunities define the experience.

All students complete their degrees on the Atlanta campus in Emory College, Goizueta Business School, or the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

Four Undergraduate Schools

Emory University offers four undergraduate schools. In your first two years, you'll complete foundational classes at either Emory College in Atlanta or Oxford College in Oxford, Georgia. In your third and fourth year, you can pursue your major at either Emory College, Goizueta Business School, or the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

Emory College

  • 5,567
    Total Undergraduate Enrollment

    Fall 2024

  • 1,438
    First-Year Class Enrollment

    Fall 2024

  • 76%
    of classes have fewer than 30 students

    Fall 2024

Oxford College

  • 967
    Total Undergraduate Enrollment

    Fall 2024

  • 429
    First-Year Class Enrollment

    Fall 2024

  • 19
    average class size

    Fall 2024

Goizueta Business School

  • 1,435
    Total Undergraduate Enrollment

    Fall 2024

  • 12
    areas of study

    Fall 2025

  • #8
    Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US

    Poets & Quants, 2025

School of Nursing

  • 342
    Total Undergraduate Enrollment

    Fall 2024

  • 50%
    of education is hands-on in clinics, hospitals, and labs

    Class of 2024

  • #1
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    US News & World Report, 2025

Seven graduate and professional schools

Two Mascots

Emory has two mascots: Swoop, the spirited eagle representing Emory Athletics, and Dooley, the mysterious “Lord of Misrule” and longtime symbol of student life, tradition, and campus spirit. Together, they embody both Emory’s energy and its quirky sense of community.

Swoop

Swoop Image

Swoop, Emory’s official mascot, represents the strength, pride, and tradition of our athletics programs, ensuring school spirit continues to soar across our community.

Emory College (NCAA Division III)

  • 400 student athletes
  • 19 varsity sports
  • 32 NCAA championships

Oxford College (NJCAA Division III)

  • 125 student athletes
  • 9 varsity sports
  • 24 national championships 

Dooley

Dooley, the Lord of Misrule, is Emory’s unofficial mascot and one of its most enduring traditions. This playful skeleton embodies the spirit of the students—appearing at events throughout the year to bring humor, mystery, and school pride. The highlight is Dooley’s Week, when Dooley interrupts classes and pops up across campus with lighthearted mischief.

Dooley

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