Emory University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Emory's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Emory acceptance rate by year
3,869 of 37,561 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 10.7% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 37,561 | 3,869 | 10.3% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 33,450 | 3,562 | 10.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 31,929 | 3,543 | 11.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 33,179 | 3,767 | 11.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 33,435 | 4,364 | 13.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 28,211 | 5,407 | 19.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 30,017 | 4,682 | 15.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 27,559 | 5,104 | 18.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 23,747 | 5,234 | 22.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 19,924 | 5,039 | 25.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 20,492 | 4,851 | 23.7% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Emory deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or QuestBridge. Checked October 24, 2026 on Emory's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions By December 15
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions By February 15
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 1
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Emory
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Emory
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.014.0%
- 3.75–3.9963.0%
- 3.50–3.7421.0%
- 3.25–3.492.0%
What counts
What Emory weighs
From section C7 of Emory's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Volunteer work
Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
Not considered
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
Emory waitlist
7,608 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 6,422 accepted it, and 274 were admitted from it (4.3% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Emory costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Emory's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Emory's 10.3%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Emory admissions
What is Emory's acceptance rate?
Emory admitted 3,869 of 37,561 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 10.3%. That is down from 10.7% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Emory test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Emory is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Emory's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 1, 2027; Regular decision: January 1, 2027. Check Emory's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Emory?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1480–1540 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 47% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1540 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at Emory?
For Fall 2025, Emory admitted 22.2% of 4,728 early decision applicants, compared with 10.3% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Emory University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Emory first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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