Atlanta,
GA
About Emory
Emory University is a private, religious school in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. Emory was founded in 1836. The college enrolls around 14,781 students a year, including 7,130 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Emory University
It is extremely difficult to get into Emory. Around 13% of applicants get into Emory each year. Out of 33,435 applications received in 2022, 4,364 students were offered admission.
| Emory University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 13% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 26% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 37% |
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College Info
Emory Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Emory is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Emory is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Emory University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Emory ACT Scores
ACT Range
32 - 34
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
34 and Above
32 to 34
32 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Emory is 33. Students with an ACT score of 34 and above have a good chance of getting into Emory. Students with an ACT score that falls between 32 and 34 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 32 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Emory SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1430 - 1530
Math SAT Range
730 - 790
Reading SAT Range
690 - 750
Emory Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$76,214
In State$76,214
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Emory is like? There are approximately 14,781 students enrolled at Emory, including 7,130 undergraduate students and 7,651 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 18% percent are from GA and 82% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time18%
In State82%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
14,781
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
13%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$57,948
Out-of-State
$57,948
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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