Emory University

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate: 11%; Very selective
Average net price: $16,754; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 91%
Median earnings: $93,897; 10 years after enrolling

Emory University is a private nonprofit college in Atlanta, GA with 7,298 undergraduates. It admits 11% of applicants, and admitted students average 1520 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,754 per year ($10,593 for families earning under $30,000). 91% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $93,897 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 11%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 31,929; Fall 2023
Admitted: 3,543; Fall 2023
Yield: 40%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing720–760

200800

SAT Math750–790

200800

ACT Composite32–35

136

What Emory University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPANot considered
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsConsidered
Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance: $88,414; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $68,056

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$10,593
$30–48k$8,932
$48–75k$9,448
$75–110k$13,089
$110k+$49,057

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Outcomes

Graduation rate: 91%
Freshman retention: 96%
Median earnings: $93,897; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $12,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 7,298
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1
Receive Pell grants: 21%

White30%
Hispanic12%
Black10%
Asian25%

Emory University FAQ

What is Emory University's acceptance rate?+

Emory University admits 11% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Emory University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 750–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1520.

What ACT score do you need for Emory University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–35.

Is Emory University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Emory University?+

In Fall 2023, 31,929 students applied to Emory University and 3,543 were admitted; 1,426 enrolled.

Does Emory University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Emory University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Emory University require an essay?+

Emory University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Emory University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $88,414 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,754.

What is Emory University's graduation rate?+

91% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 139658 · How we use this data