Emory University
Atlanta, GA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 10.3% |
| Applicants | 34,614 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1480–1540 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 32–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $23,911 |
| Grad rate | 92% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $80,137 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-01 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 2 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- What academic areas are you interested in exploring at Emory University and why? (200 max)· ~200 words
- 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.
- Reflect on a personal experience where you intentionally expanded your cultural awareness.
- Emory University’s core mission calls for service to humanity. Share how you might personally contribute to this mission.
- 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).