Emory University

Atlanta, GA · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate10.3%
Applicants34,614
Middle-50% SAT1480–1540
Middle-50% ACT32–34
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$23,911
Grad rate92%
Median earnings (10 yr)$80,137
Sourcecds · 2024

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-01
Early Decision II2026-01-01
Regular / Rolling2026-01-01
Application fee$75 (US) · $75 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policynever required
Teacher recommendations2
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

  1. What academic areas are you interested in exploring at Emory University and why? (200 max)· ~200 words
  2. Emory University has a strong commitment to building community. Tell us about a community you have been part of where your participation helped to change or shape the community for the better.
  3. Reflect on a personal experience where you intentionally expanded your cultural awareness.
  4. Emory University’s core mission calls for service to humanity. Share how you might personally contribute to this mission.
  5. In a scholarly community, differing ideas often collide before they converge. How do you personally navigate disagreement in a way that promotes progress and deepens meaningful dialogue?

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).