Updated on 10/01/19

So, you’re thinking about applying to Emory University, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you an estimate of your chances.

With an acceptance rate of 15%, admission to Emory is extremely competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1500, or an ACT score of around 34.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and you’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Emory admission statistics.

Emory 2019 Admissions Statistics: Class of 2023

Emory’s acceptance rate in 2019 was 15%. For students applying to the class of 2023, out of 30,017 applicants, Emory admitted about 4,512. The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.72, the average ACT score was 34, and the average SAT score was 1500.

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 31, and the 75th percentile score was 34.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1450. The 75th percentile score was 1550.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

As we said, admission to Emory is very competitive. Even if Emory is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have at least three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores), three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores) and three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores) on your list.

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Emory’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

Emory 2020 Application Requirements: Class of 2024

To apply to Emory, you’ll need to fill out the Common Application or Coalition Application, submit the $75 application fee or application fee waiver, submit your official high school transcripts, submit your SAT or ACT scores, submit a secondary school report/counselor’s recommendation, submit two teacher letters of recommendation and a mid-year report. Everything should be submitted by November 1st for Early Action, and January 1st for Regular Decision.

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out the Common Application or Coalition Application
• Submit the $75 application fee or application fee waiver
• Submit your official high school transcripts
• Submit your SAT or ACT scores
• Submit a secondary school report/counselor’s recommendation
• Submit two teacher letters of recommendation and a mid-year report

The application deadline is November 1st for Early Action and January 1st for Regular Decision. Early Action notifications are released on December 15th, and Regular Decision applicants find out their fates by April 1st.

Have you been admitted to Emory? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

Emory 2019 Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2023

If you matriculate at Emory, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 41% are male and 59% are female
• 16% of students are international

Emory has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 16%
• Underrepresented minority: 2.7%
• Two or more races: 4.4%
• White: 50%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Emory offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Biology
• Economics
• Neuroscience

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Emory Tuition Figures

At $65,080, Emory’s cost of attendance is astronomical. But, don’t panic! Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $40,816.

Here’s a fuller look at Emory tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $65,080
• Average financial aid package: $40,816
• The average student debt of an Emory graduate is $29,217

Now, what is life like at Emory? Let’s take a look.

Campus Location

Emory’s main campus is located in Atlanta, Georgia, within the Druid Hills neighborhood.

The campus’ overall layout can be traced back to a Beaux-Arts master plan by famed Pittsburgh architect Henry Hornbostel.

Remember, you’re going to Emory for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Emory Academics

Emory has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• African Studies
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Comparative Literature
• Dance
• Environmental Studies
• Finance
• Health and Physical Education
• International Relations and Affairs
• Journalism
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Marketing
• Neuroscience
• Political Science and Government
• Registered Nursing
• Sociology
• Women’s Studies

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Emory.

Student Life at Emory

Emory has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Emory’s student activities:

• African Students Association
• Arab Cultural Association
• Asian Student Organization
• Bengali Association
• Japanese Culture Club
• Liberty in North Korea
• Taiwanese American Student Association
• Thai Student Association
• French Club
• Italian Club
• Students for Social Justice
• Table Talk
• Emory Pride
• LGBTQ+ Grad Student Coalition
• Emory OUTLaw
• Sacred Worth
• Aces and Aros

Are you an athlete? Emory’s got plenty of options for you.

Emory Athletics

Emory offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of club and intramural sports to try out for, too.

Emory’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross-Country
• Swimming & Diving
• Soccer
• Golf
• Track & Field
• Tennis

Who might you become with an Emory degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Emory has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Clothing designer Kenneth Cole
• Callaway Golf founder Ely Callaway
• Metlife CEO C. Robert Henrikson
• Television host Adam Richman
• Journalist David Brinkley
• Author Carl Hiaasen
• Playwright Lauren Gunderson
• Musician Peter Buck
• Music manager Scooter Braun
• Professional golfer Bobby Jones
• Olympic medal swimmer Wendy Weinberg

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Emory is very competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no. If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

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