Emory University

About Emory University

Emory University is an accredited institution offering nursing education programs designed to prepare graduates for licensure and professional practice. The university is renowned for its research opportunities and commitment to preparing skilled nursing professionals for the evolving healthcare landscape.

Programs Offered

• BSN: On Campus, Accelerated BSN ($72,000 total, 14 mo program, 91% grad rate)
• DNP: Online + Campus, DNP ($85,000 total, 36 mo program, 91% grad rate)
• DNP: On Campus, DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare Systems (36 mo program)
• DNP: On Campus, DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) (36 mo program)
• MSN: Online + Campus, MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner ($76,800 total, 24 mo program, 91% grad rate)
• MSN: Online + Campus, MSN — Nurse-Midwifery ($83,200 total, 30 mo program, 91% grad rate)
• MSN: Online + Campus, MSN — Psychiatric Mental Health NP ($76,800 total, 24 mo program, 91% grad rate)
• PhD: On Campus, PhD in Nursing ($150,000 total, 60 mo program, 91% grad rate)

Clinical Training & Hospital Partnerships

• Students train at over 500 clinical sites across Atlanta and the U.S.
• Clinical placements are coordinated by the school's clinical affairs team.
• Emory Nursing Learning Center features state-of-the-art simulation and skills labs.
• No formal nurse residency pipelines or guaranteed interviews are documented.
• Named hospital & health-system partners: Emory Healthcare, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta Birth Center.

Admissions

• No overall acceptance or admission rate (%) is published on the official School of Nursing site, nor could any reliable statistic be found.
• Minimum GPA (BSN, MSN, MN pathway to MSN): a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Standardized tests: For BSN transfer applicants, TEAS, SAT, ACT, or GRE scores are required; HESI exam is not accepted.
• Prerequisite courses (BSN Transfer, BSN freshmen, MN, MN pathway): Applicants may apply without having completed all prerequisites, but enrollment is contingent upon completing all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better by program start.
• Waitlist policies (BSN programs): Emory employs a holistic review; the waitlist is not ranked, and admitted applicants may be notified up to the first day of orientation. Waitlist candidates are encouraged to complete prerequisites and may submit test scores or personal statements to strengthen their application.

Schedule & Format Flexibility

• MSN/DNP APRN programs are offered in a hybrid format, with options to enroll full‑time or part‑time.
• WOC Experiential Pathway courses are delivered 100% online, asynchronous, self‑study, with no instructor feedback, and students can start anytime after purchase.
• The Distance Accelerated BSN (DABSN) program uses real‑time synchronous virtual classrooms with supplemental recorded content; includes online sessions daily (8‑10 hours), three cohort entry dates (January, May, August), and on‑campus intensives for clinical rotations.
• The DABSN program also features 6–8 week course sessions across three consecutive semesters, with a mix of pre‑recorded lecture preparation, synchronous live discussion, and on‑campus intensive sessions.
• The WOC Traditional Pathway is a blended (hybrid) format including online clinical courses, on‑site skills training ("Bridge Week"), a final exam, and clinical with an approved preceptor.
• The BSN Transfer Option allows students to transfer in with 60 semester hours of prior college credit.

Program-Specific Details

• Accelerated BSN: Minimum GPA: 3.0. The BSN Transfer Option allows students to transfer in with 60 semester hours of prior college credit.
• DNP: Minimum GPA: 3.0. DNP program offers some flexibility, with certain specializations potentially available in part-time or hybrid/online formats.
• MSN — Family Nurse Practitioner: Minimum GPA: 3.0. MSN programs are offered in a hybrid format, with options to enroll full-time or part-time.
• MSN — Nurse-Midwifery: Minimum GPA: 3.0. MSN programs are offered in a hybrid format, with options to enroll full-time or part-time.
• MSN — Psychiatric Mental Health NP: Minimum GPA: 3.0. MSN programs are offered in a hybrid format, with options to enroll full-time or part-time.