Emory University

At a glance

Admission rate

11%

Total (middle 50%)

1470–1550

Undergraduates

7,298

Setting

City: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Emory is test optional for the 2026-27 application cycle (fall 2027 entry); applicants may self-report or submit official SAT/ACT scores. For non-native English speakers, SAT EBRW 700+ or ACT English 30+ can satisfy English proficiency. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: apply.emory.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1470–1550

Reading and Writing

720–760

Math

750–790

Average total

1520

ACT composite (middle 50%)

32–35

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common AppApply via Common App to Emory College, Oxford College, or both; $75 fee or fee waiver.

Application fee

$75

Phone

(404) 727-6123

Source: School's page (apply.emory.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$68,056per year

Average net price

$16,754What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

91%

First-year retention

96%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$93,897

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: associate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study