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About Emory University

highly selective private universityhealth sciences focushigh research activitylow student faculty ratio

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, GA, known for its highly selective private university, health sciences focus, and high research activity. With an acceptance rate of 11%, Emory University is highly selective, typically enrolling around 1,424 students each year. Emory University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1480–1540, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Emory University meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and has replaced loans with grants; for families earning under $200,000, the net cost is often $0.

Admissions

Emory University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

highly selective

11%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1510
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.75 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1480 – 1540 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 32 – 35

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ED advantage at Emory University: ED acceptance rate is 23% vs 11% regular decision, more than double. If Emory Universityis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Emory University

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Essay Strategy
Emory's supplemental essays ask why you want to attend specifically, so name actual programs, professors, research centers like the Emory Humanitarianism Initiative, or Atlanta-based opportunities that connect directly to your academic and career goals.
Test Score Strategy
Emory is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, so withhold it and let your GPA, course rigor, and essays carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Emory University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Loan-free financial aid: Emory University has replaced all loans with grants. For families earning under $200,000, the average net annual cost is $0. Emory University's sticker price of ~$76k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30kOften $0~$76k/yr~$0 / yr
30k-48kOften $0~$76k/yr~$0 / yr
48k-75kOften $0~$76k/yr~$0 / yr
75k-110k~$76k/yr$13.8k
110k+~$76k/yr$53.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

92%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$75k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,852
Undergrad Enrollment
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