Emory
Emory University · Atlanta, Georgia · Private
Emory admitted 10% of 37,561 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1480–1540 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 92% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Emory
Enter a score to see whether Emory is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 10% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 22% (1,049 of 4,728), compared with 10% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
7,608 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 6,422 took it, and 274 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Emory rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Volunteering
Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
Not considered
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.80 GPA. 76% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $83,622 a year. After grants, students paid $27,986 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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