Emory University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
20%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Emory University has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 20% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.0%(2,328)
Hispanic
13.8%(802)
African American
10.3%(598)
Asian
28.6%(1,663)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
5.6%(326)
Unknown
1.7%(97)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment14,841
International Students20%

Cultural Engagement

Emory University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Emory University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.9%(3,047)
Women
57.1%(4,054)

Gender Statistics

Men3,047

21% of total enrollment

Women4,054

27% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Emory University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(72)
18-19
36.4%(2,586)
20-21
51.3%(3,644)
22-24
9.7%(691)
25+
1.5%(108)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.9%(68)
22-24
30.2%(2,336)
25+
68.9%(5,335)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

52%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Emory University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 20% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 11% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
11.3%(161)
Out-of-State
69.0%(983)
International
19.7%(280)

Regional Representation

In-State161

11% of student body

Out-of-State983

69% of student body

International280

20% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age