Emory University
Atlanta, GA · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 10.7%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 31,929
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 3,543
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,426
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 40%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 10%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 13%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 720–760
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 750–790
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 32–35
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 42% / 19%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- not considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- considered
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $83,622
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $64,280
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $64,280
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,250
- Students with federal loans
- 11%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 91%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 96%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $61,856
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $80,137
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 7,298
- Graduate students
- 7,768
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 10 : 1
- Women
- 57%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 18%
- Full-time faculty
- 76%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Gregory L. Fenves
- Main phone
- (404) 727-6123
- Address
- 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 15 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 1 | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $75 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- 2 Emory short-answer questions
- Recommendations
- 2 core academic teachers
- Interview
- not offered
Testing: Tests not required through fall 2028 entry
Financial aid policies
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- No-loan financial aid
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: Emory Scholar Programs (Woodruff, Goizueta); apply by November 15
- Free tuition for families earning up to $200,000 with typical assets
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 22.2% (1,049 of 4,728)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 7,608 / 6,422 / 274
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: apply.emory.edu, apply.emory.edu, apply.emory.edu, apply.emory.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.