By: Abenet Addisu
Located in metropolitan Atlanta. ◦ Inside the densely populated urban core. Activities of hundreds of student groups keep life on campus lively.
Two undergraduate liberal arts options. ◦ Emory College of Arts and Sciences ◦ Oxford College Average SAT: Average ACT: Average GPA: 3.74–4.0 ◦ Unweighted scale
Known for it’s liberal arts college and superb healthcare programs. Interesting Majors ◦ Business and Society ◦ Philosophy ◦ Ethics ◦ Psychology ◦ Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Tuition: $40,600 Fees: $564 ◦ Activity and mental health fees for which you are billed. Books: $1,100 Housing: $6,988 ◦ Living in residence halls are billed for a specific hall. Food: $4,640 Personal: $1,200 ◦ Laundry, telephone, grooming and entertainment. Travel: $900 Total: $55,992 ◦ Same for in-state and out-of-state. Offers merit-based scholarships ◦ Nominated by high schools officials
Housing ◦ Do not have the option to choose a specific building. ◦ First-year students are required to participate in meal plan. ◦ Parking allowed only to upperclassmen. Extracurricular Activities ◦ Recreational Services/Intramural Clubs
Dooley is the unofficial mascot of Emory. ◦ “Spirit of Emory” Very notable Swim Team ◦ Top-ranked women and third-ranked men. ◦ NCAA Division I
Eagle Ops ◦ Online management system that connects with hiring organizations including Internships. Job Success Rate after getting graduate’s degree is superb. Neurologist Starting Salary ◦ $68,000 to $197,000 per year
Notable alumni include… ◦ Adam Richman: Actor and host of the television show Man V.S. Food. ◦ Alben Barkley: 35th Vice President of the United States. Some rituals include, the unofficial mascot Dooley and the Commencement Pageant.
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By: Abenet Addisu