Emory University Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
11.10%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
40.25%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,424
SAT Scores
1,520
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 33,179 students have applied and 3,767 students have allowed to admit to Emory University (Acceptance rate: 11.35%). Emory's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 37.80 % where 1,424 students have finally enrolled out of 3,767 admitted students.
Emory acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Johns Hopkins University and New York University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 12.28%).
Emory enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 46.38%).
How to Apply to Emory University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Emory.
| Admission | https://apply.emory.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.emory.edu/apply/first-year/how-to-apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.studentaid.emory.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/emory |
| Disability Service | accessibility.emory.edu/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Emory and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Emory University is 1,520 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Emory University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,497). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 1,520 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,497 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,079 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Emory University, 587 students submitted SAT scores (41% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,520 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 760 |
| Mathematics | 730 | 770 | 790 |
| Total | 1,430 | 1,500 | 1,550 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Emory University, 335 students submitted ACT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Emory Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Emory University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Not Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |