Emory University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
20%
International
49
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
39.8%(2,459)
Hispanic
13.6%(838)
African American
10.5%(650)
Asian
28.6%(1,763)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
5.7%(349)
Unknown
1.7%(108)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment16,063
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%(3,264)
Women
57.1%(4,342)

Gender Statistics

Men3,264

20% of total enrollment

Women4,342

27% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Emory University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(68)
18-19
36.3%(2,673)
20-21
52.0%(3,824)
22-24
9.3%(682)
25+
1.5%(112)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.9%(66)
22-24
30.0%(2,307)
25+
69.1%(5,312)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

53%

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 12% in-state residents, 67% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
12.5%(178)
Out-of-State
67.4%(960)
International
20.1%(287)

Regional Representation

In-State178

12% of student body

Out-of-State960

67% of student body

International287

20% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age