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Emory University
Emory University admits 11 of every 100 applicants — a reach school for nearly everyone applying to Emory University, whatever the rest of the profile says.
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Emory University sits in Atlanta proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $159,541 four years out. Faculty pay averages $199,632 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 7,298 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 95.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1460 and 1550 — above the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Emory University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1460–1550 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Emory University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 710 | 740 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 750 | 780 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Emory University received 31,929 applications and admitted 3,543 (11.1%), with 1,426 enrolling.
How Emory University compares
| Emory University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 10.7% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $64,280 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $80,137 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Emory University student earns $80,137 — 69% above the Georgia median of $47,290 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Emory University lists tuition at $64,280 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Emory University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $64,280 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Emory University enrolls 7,298 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Emory University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
91.1% of Emory University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 36.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $64,280 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Emory University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $159,541 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $136,731 |
| Economics | $111,631 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,903 |
| Political Science and Government | $94,001 |
| Statistics | $93,446 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $90,025 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $87,254 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $83,279 |
| Chemistry | $79,034 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $78,866 |
| Anthropology | $78,768 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $78,029 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $76,993 |
| Area Studies | $75,205 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $73,795 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $72,399 |
| Biology, General | $70,959 |
| History | $69,988 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $66,762 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $64,795 |
| Psychology, General | $59,628 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $58,745 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $54,848 |
Median earnings for these 24 Emory University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $80,137 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Emory University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Emory University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1460–1550 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 10.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Emory University's acceptance rate?
11.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,543 admitted from 31,929 applicants.
How much does Emory University cost?
At Emory University, published tuition is $64,280 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Emory University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Emory University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $80,137 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus — 14.1% admitted
- Emory University-Oxford College — 13.1% admitted
- Emmanuel University — 74% admitted
- Fort Valley State University — 65.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.