Emory Admission Requirements

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Emory Admission Overview

Emory admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Georgia. Last year Emory admitted 10.6% of applicants. GPA is not considered for admission at this campus. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1470-1550 / ACT 32-35. Emory is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Emory is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://apply.emory.edu/apply/how-to-apply.html

Emory Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

10.6%

Admission Standards

Elite

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Emory acceptance rate is 10.6%. Last year, only 3,562 of 33,450 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Georgia and the 35th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Emory and can you get accepted?

Emory is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 40% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Emory Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Emory University is test-optional through the 2026-2027 cycle for applicants to Emory College and Oxford College. SAT and ACT scores are optional; students may self-report scores on the Common Application or send official reports, and Emory considers the highest score. Scores are invited only when they strengthen the application. Students admitted on self-reported scores who enroll must send official reports for verification.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://apply.emory.edu/apply/how-to-apply.html

Emory SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1470-1550

Freshmen who sent SAT

43%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 720
Math 750
Composite 1470

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 760
Math 790
Composite 1550

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Emory typically score around a 1510 SAT (middle 50% 1470–1550) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 99th percentile nationally. Emory ranks #1 in the state of Georgia and #30 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1470 to 1550

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

Matching last year's 1470–1550 range does not by itself determine admission.

SAT policy

Emory is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1510 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Emory University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1550+	Above 75th	>19%
1510 to 1550	Avg +	11%-19%
1470 to 1510	Avg -	6%-11%
Below 1470	Below mid-50	<6%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Emory ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

32-35

Freshmen reporting ACT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 32

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 35

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Emory typically have around a 33 ACT (mid-50 32–35) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 98th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Emory places #1 among colleges in Georgia and #41 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 32 to 35

1 9 18 27 36

Landing in last year's 32–35 band does not, on its own, decide admission.

ACT policy

You may apply to Emory without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 33.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Emory University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
35+	Above 75th	>23%
33 to 35	Avg +	11%-23%
32 to 33	Avg -	7%-11%
Below 32	Below mid-50	<7%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

76% of Emory University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Emory University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	76%
Top 25% of class	95%
Top 50% of class	100%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Emory University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	20,037	13,406	33,450
Accepted	2,004	1,558	3,562
Acceptance Rate	10%	12%	11%
Enrolled	807	631	1,438
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	40%	41%	40%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Emory University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Emory University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

123

Applicants have 123 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Emory University is $75.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Emory University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Emory is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 10.6% of applicants. GPA is not considered. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1470-1550); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025