Emory University is recognized internationally as an inquirydriven, ethically engaged, and diverse community whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world through courageous leadership in teaching, research, scholarship, health care, and social action. The University consists of an outstanding liberal arts college, highly ranked professional schools, and one of the larger and more comprehensive healthcare systems in the Southeast.

Emory is enriched by the legacy and energy of Atlanta, whose downtown is located 15 minutes away. There are approximately 12,570 students at Emory, including 6,890 who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, nursing, or business.