Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Emory admits about 1 in 10 applicants (10%). That puts it in the "Highly selective" tier, more selective than 98% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (12% and 10%).
$75 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Georgia applicants were admitted at 10%, applicants from other states at 12%, and international applicants at 6.3%.
All applicants in the same class: 10%
Of those admitted, 44% from Georgia enrolled, against 37% from other states and 34% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
37% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 7,608 offered a place, 6,422 accepted, 274 admitted (4.3% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 22% admitted
1,049 of 4,728 early applicants; 10% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 1; decisions by Dec 15
Second round: apply by Jan 1; decisions by Feb 15
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
No early action plan.
Where you stand
How Emory reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is considered. 77% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are required. 47% of first-years sent an SAT and 21% an ACT. Of the 17% whose high school reported a rank, 76% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 4 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Very important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Very important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test considered
Transferring in
23% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 10% of first-year applicants
2,399 applied · 544 admitted · 544 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall.
At least 28 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 3.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by March 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 1 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent by a set date.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 2 years.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 4 |
| Foreign language | 4 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Total | 22 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Requires the SAT or ACT again, for students entering in fall 2027.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.80
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.014%
- 3.75–3.9963%
- 3.50–3.7421%
- 3.25–3.492%
- 3.00–3.240%
- below 3.00%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.75–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 14.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 63.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 21.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 2.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 0.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 0.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
76% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 97% in the top quarter, of the 17% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Emory University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1505 on the SAT, 335 points above the median for colleges that report scores. It requires SAT or ACT scores again from students entering in fall 2027.
Required
Send SAT or ACT scores: they're required to be considered. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
These scores are from the class that entered in fall 2025, before the change.
Score bands
Nearly all who sent an SAT (96%) scored 1400 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an ACT (98%) scored 30 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an SAT (91%) scored 700 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an SAT (94%) scored 700 or higher.
Shares of the 47% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 21% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
671 studentssubmitted ACT
302 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Emory University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Emory University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Emory University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Emory University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)