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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 7:1
Full-Time Student Population 12,059
Part-Time Student Population 871
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,038
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 319
Total FT Faculty 2,931
Faculty with Terminal Degree 99%
Average Faculty Salary $107,743
Full-Time Retention Rate 94%
Part-Time Retention Rate 0%
Graduation Rate 88%
Programs/Majors Offered 94
Average Course Load 4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 68%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 25%
  • 50 or More Students: 7%

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Emory’s small enrollment and extensive class offerings make for small class sizes, especially in the arts and humanities. This can be a real blessing for students in terms of how much knowledge they get out of their classes. This small class size also means close interactions with professors, and sometimes attendance alone can make a huge impact on your grade. Being on a first name basis with your professor allows you some slack if you do miss a class or have trouble with an assignment. Emory’s e-mail system, LearnLink, serves as the perfect platform for academic connections. Online conferences allow students to access class discussions and assignments, and some private Q-and-A sessions with your teacher if you like.

Academics are certainly Emory’s strong suit and the reason most students apply here in the first place. Many teachers and departments at Emory are nationally recognized, and some are award-winning. Numerous teachers are respected authors and researchers, and some are authorities in their respective fields. The College is consistently ranked in the top 20 nationally, and nearly all of the graduate schools are highly respected as well. The humanities and Undergraduate Business School are well-funded and liked, while the performing arts are under-funded and ignored. Many students agree that Emory is not as hard as they had assumed, but that certainly doesn’t mean that people looking for an easy four years should flock here.

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Academics at Emory University

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Psychology '14

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Psychology Offers a Great Advantage at Emory.

Psychology is currently one of the top-picked majors in all colleges. This offers a large opening for students to bond and form groups to study and learn together in this field. At Emory, many research opportunities are available through the professors that can greatly enrich the study opportunities and learning capabilities of the students. Furthermore, the program pushes for students to have a wide range of base knowledge while offering further specific classes to delve into, increasing the general knowledge of each student that helps us find our niche in the field.

May 22, 2012

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nflower

Psychology '14

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Great Education With Moderate One-On-One Help

The education at Emory is phenomenal. The professors and all faculty are very knowledgeable and great to talk with. They provide a great insight into each of their fields, and make sure you leave knowing their class material inside and out. The only downside is that there tend to be a lot of students seeking out the professor, or there are just a lot of students in each class, that getting to know the professor and seeking one-on-one help can be difficult; it is well worth the effort, though.

May 22, 2012

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Neuroscience and Neurobiology '15

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Academics Prepare for Lifelong Learning

The academics at Emory truly prepare its students so that they can apply what they learn outside the classroom. By applying this knowledge, students are able to open their minds and see how this will fit into their future careers. The subjects are truly interesting and stimulating where people go beyond memorizing information, it is a place where you can open up to new perspectives and truly understand the mechanisms as to which something occurs. We also have great faculty and academic advisors that help their students start off on the right track. Whether its a question with classes or how to apply for a certain research or job opportunity, the academics and faculty truly prepare Emory's students to succeed.

Apr 25, 2012

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User rating for Emory University - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 41 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: Yes
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: Yes
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5, 6, or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Emory College of Arts and Sciences
  • Goizueta Business School
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
  • Oxford College
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 6%
  • Business/Commerce, General: 2%
  • Law: 3%
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: 4%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Cox Computer Lab
  • Dormitories
  • Law Library
  • The Stacks
  • Woodruff Library
Did You Know?
  • Emory consistently ranks in the top five nationwide for most Academic All-Americans and most post-graduate scholars.
  • Celebrated author Sir Salman Rushdie, who has won two Booker prizes for his novel Midnight's Children, teaches graduate seminars in Emory's English department.

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