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Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia · Private · 7,298 undergrads

Emory admits 10% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027.

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Can I get into Emory?

10% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1480–1540 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

37,561 applied, 3,869 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Emory cost?

$16,754 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $88,414.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$10,593
$30,000–$48,000$8,932
$48,000–$75,000$9,448
$75,000–$110,000$13,089
over $110,000$49,057

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Emory due?

53 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
53days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027
53days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027

Emory Scholars programs: apply by Nov 15, 2026.

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Checked on apply.emory.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Emory need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 43% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1510 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on apply.emory.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

7,298
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Atlanta, GA.
96%
of first-years come back for year two.
83%
finish in four years. 92% within six.
$93.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$12k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Emory is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 1Early decision II collegesMost selective in GeorgiaColleges for a 1500 SATColleges for a 34 ACTColleges that meet full need

Questions people ask

Is Emory University test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Emory is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on apply.emory.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Emory University's acceptance rate?
10% for fall 2025: 3,869 of 37,561 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Emory University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1480 to 1540 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Emory University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,448 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $88,414.
When is the Emory University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 1, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Checked on apply.emory.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Emory University have early decision?
Yes. 1,049 of 4,728 early decision applicants were admitted (22%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.