Emory University

Atlanta, GA · Private Nonprofit University · 15,175 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
10.7%
Applications
33,450
Enrolled
1,438
Yield Rate
40.4%
SAT Average
1520
ACT Midpoint
34
Test Policy
Considered
Application Fee
$75

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
80.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
97.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
100.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 15
  • Early Decision II (binding): January 1 · notification February 15
  • Regular Decision: January 1 · notification April 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA, Application Essay, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities
Important
Standardized Tests, Volunteer Work, Work Experience
Considered
Class Rank, Recommendations, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, State Residency

Waitlist

Offered Spot
6,098
Accepted Spot
3,355
Admitted from Waitlist
109
Waitlist Conversion Rate
1.8%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$64,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,280
Average Net Price
$22,585

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$6,895
Family Income $30k–$48k
$8,640
Family Income $48k–$75k
$11,687
Family Income $75k–$110k
$21,124
Family Income Over $110k
$54,582

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
100%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$65,482
Avg. Total Aid Package
$67,329
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$24,562
% Graduates Who Borrowed
26.8%
% Receiving Pell Grants
18.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
81.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
91.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
96.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
17.1%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
3,874

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 458 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 350 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 228 graduates/year
  • Mathematics & Statistics: 153 graduates/year
  • Health Professions: 153 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 126 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.47
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
0.0% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
49th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.5 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.