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Emory University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

18% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Emory enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,972
Total Cost of Attendance	$83,622

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$7,363	$29,452
$30-48k	$9,220	$36,880
$48-75k	$11,237	$44,948
$75-110k	$13,821	$55,284
$110k+	$53,018	$212,072

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Emory University

18.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$18,250

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Emory University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$80,137

Median Earnings (10yr)

$18,250

Median Debt

4.4x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Emory University — 4.4x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Emory University True Cost by Family Income

18% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Emory enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$7,363	$29,452
$30-48k	$9,220	$36,880
$48-75k	$11,237	$44,948
$75-110k	$13,821	$55,284
$110k+	$53,018	$212,072

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,972
Total Cost of Attendance	$83,622

Financial Aid & Student Debt

18.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$18,250

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$74,980

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Emory University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Emory University actually cost per year?

Emory University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $83,622/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $18,932/yr, a 77% discount off sticker price.

Does Emory University offer good financial aid?

18% of Emory University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Emory University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Emory University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Emory University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $7,363/yr at Emory University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $53,018/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Emory University worth the cost?

Emory University graduates earn a median of $80,137 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $334,488 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.