Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing

At Emory University, the tuition fee is 59,920 USD per year.

This is the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Freshman Option, designed for students pursuing their first bachelor's degree to begin a career as a registered nurse. The program provides a solid foundation through prerequisite coursework followed by nursing education in clinical and classroom settings. It is ranked No. 2 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

The program structure includes four prerequisite semesters followed by four nursing semesters, for a total of eight semesters. Students will complete more than 600 hours of directly-supervised clinical practice.

Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including Emergency Medicine, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, and various Intensive Care units.

To be considered for admission, students must complete prerequisites with a grade of C or higher and achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for guaranteed admission; those below 3.0 are placed on a waitlist. Required application documents include an application, transcripts from Emory and other institutions, and a resume/CV; application fees and standardized test scores are waived for Emory University students.

On-campus, full-time, 8 semesters duration. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 11% of applicants.

Emory’s academic structure brings together nine colleges and schools, giving students room to define a course of study across a range of fields. Critical thinking, evidence, and bold questions sit at the center of learning. Distinguished faculty and research form part of that academic environment, with research connected to lives improved, partnerships nurtured, and discoveries advanced. Health education has an immediate practical focus, with classrooms and clinics addressing pressing challenges affecting humanity. Students can connect study with service, inquiry, and applied work across Emory’s academic and health-focused settings.

Atlanta forms an important part of the Emory experience. Students can pursue medical breakthroughs, business ambitions connected with Fortune 500 companies, or creative work in the city. On campus, life includes opportunities to get involved, build friendships, express ideas, and find support. Athletics include varsity and intramural sports, while the Eagles offer a team to follow and Georgia’s outdoors provides space to get away. Art and culture are visible through public art and more than 300 events each year, including opportunities to write, produce, and perform. Students coming from outside the United States encounter a campus experience that combines academic, health, recreational, cultural, and city-based opportunities.