Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Emory University is 11.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 37.80%. 13,161 men and 20,018 women applied to Emory and 1,653 men and 2,114 women students were accepted.
Among them, 636 men and 788 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Emory.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 33,179 | 13,161 | 20,018 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,653 | 2,114 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,424 | 636 | 788 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 11.35% | 12.56% | 10.56% | - | - |
| Yield | 37.80% | 38.48% | 37.28% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 587 students (41% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 335 students (24%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Emory.
The median SAT score is 1,500 with 730 SAT EBRW and 770 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 790 and 25th percentile is 730 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 32 at Emory.
The SAT and ACT scores at Emory University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1430 | 1500 | 1550 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 730 | 770 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Emory. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Emory University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Not Considered |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Emory University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Emory.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | https://apply.emory.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.emory.edu/apply/first-year/how-to-apply.html |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |