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Emory University

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

Private nonprofitUniversityAtlanta, GA

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-WHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, DNP-PNP-PC, DNP-WHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

Overview

Emory's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing offers prelicensure BSN and Master of Nursing programs, MSN and DNP specialty tracks, and a PhD, with graduate programs delivered largely online with in-person intensives.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

Credential levels only, not program names or formats. How we use IPEDS

Award levelField (CIP)Awards
Bachelor's degreeBSNRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)152
Master's degreeMSNRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)350
Master's degreeMSN · FNPFamily Practice Nurse/Nursing (51.3805)37
Master's degreeMSNMaternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing (51.3806)7
Master's degreeMSN · CNMNurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery (51.3807)15
Master's degreeMSNNursing Science (51.3808)5
Master's degreeMSNPediatric Nurse/Nursing (51.3809)9
Master's degreeMSNEmergency Room/Trauma Nursing (51.3816)1
Master's degreeMSNNursing Practice (51.3818)29
Master's degreeMSN · WHNPWomen's Health Nurse/Nursing (51.3822)14
Post-master's certificatePost-Master'sRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse (51.3801)35
Post-master's certificatePost-Master'sMaternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing (51.3806)1
Post-master's certificatePost-Master'sNursing Practice (51.3818)2
Doctor's degree – professional practiceDNPNursing Practice (51.3818)17
Doctor's degree – professional practiceDoctorate · CRNANurse Anesthetist (51.3804)15
Doctor's degree – research/scholarshipPhDNursing Science (51.3808)5
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026
Total 12-month enrollment, all students, 2023-24
16,189 (institution-wide, all students)

Verified nursing programs (6)

Emory University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Transfer Option

BSNPrelicensure
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 8 semesters (4 prerequisite semesters, 4 nursing semesters)
  • $70,300 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)
  • Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027)
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Emory University

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BSNPrelicensure
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 8 semesters (4 prerequisite semesters, 4 nursing semesters)
  • $70,300 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: New to nursing (no prior degree needed)
  • Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027)
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Emory University

Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

MSNFNPFor licensed nurses
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • Full-time MSN: 4 semesters; part-time MSN: 7 semesters (fall start) or 6 semesters (spring start)
  • $55,672 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: RN with a BSN
  • Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027)
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Emory University

Master of Nursing (MN)

MSNDirect-Entry MSNPrelicensure
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • 15 months
  • $57,606 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: Bachelor's degree in another field
  • Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027)
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Emory University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPAGACNPFNPPNP-PCPMHNPWHNPFor licensed nurses
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • $50,640 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
  • Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027)

Not yet verified: length

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Admissions

Institution-wide acceptance rates are not nursing admission rates, so we do not show them as such.

Tuition

Institution-wide figures; nursing programs may charge more — see each program.
Average undergraduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24
$59,920 (institution-wide)
Average undergraduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24
$59,920 (institution-wide)
Required fees, in-state undergraduates, full-time, 2023-24
$854 (institution-wide)
Average graduate tuition, in-state, full-time, 2023-24
$46,800 (institution-wide)
Average graduate tuition, out-of-state, full-time, 2023-24
$46,800 (institution-wide)
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026

Program tuition is verified for: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Transfer Option, Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Master of Nursing (MN), Doctor of Nursing Practice

Accreditation & approval

Nursing program accreditation

  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Baccalaureate (BSN) · Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA

    Initial: April 16, 1998 · Most recent: January 23, 2019 · Term expires: December 31, 2029 · Next review: Spring 2029

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Master's (MSN) · Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA

    Initial: April 16, 1998 · Most recent: January 23, 2019 · Term expires: December 31, 2029 · Next review: Spring 2029

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (DNP) · Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA

    Initial: February 3, 2016 · Most recent: January 23, 2019 · Term expires: December 31, 2029 · Next review: Spring 2029

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Post-Graduate APRN Certificate (Post-Master's) · Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA

    Initial: February 3, 2016 · Most recent: January 23, 2019 · Term expires: December 31, 2029 · Next review: Spring 2029

    Source: directory.ccnecommunity.org · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited
  • CCNE— Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

    Scope as stated by the source

    Source: nursing.emory.edu · verified October 6, 2026
    Accredited

Location & contact

Address
201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322
Source: nces.ed.gov · verified October 6, 2026
Main phone
404-727-6123
Website
www.emory.edu
IPEDS unit ID
139658

Sources

School facts last reviewed October 6, 2026.

  1. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (GA) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  2. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (GA) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  3. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (GA) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  4. CCNE-Accredited Programs directory (GA) — Accreditor directory, verified October 6, 2026
  5. IPEDS data for Emory University (NCES College Navigator) — U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), verified October 6, 2026
  6. nursing.emory.edu/accreditation — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  7. nursing.emory.edu/degrees-programs/nursing/bachelor-science-nursing-transfer-option — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  8. nursing.emory.edu/degrees-programs/nursing/doctor-nursing-practice — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  9. nursing.emory.edu/degrees-programs/nursing/doctor-philosophy-nursing-phd — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  10. nursing.emory.edu/degrees-programs/nursing/family-nurse-practitioner — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  11. nursing.emory.edu/degrees-programs/nursing/master-nursing — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026
  12. nursing.emory.edu/degrees-programs/nursing/traditional-bachelor-science-nursing — Official school page, verified October 6, 2026

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