Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 11.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,490
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,430–1,550
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 33
- Total Enrollment
- 7,275
Admissions Overview
Emory University is highly selective with an 11.35% acceptance rate. This means fewer than 1 in 9 applicants gain admission, making it one of the most competitive schools in the South. Successful applicants typically score between 1430-1550 on the SAT or around 33 on the ACT. The 96.17% retention rate shows admitted students stay engaged. Emory seeks intellectually curious students who can handle rigorous academics while contributing to campus life. The university values students interested in research, global engagement, and interdisciplinary learning. With strong programs in business, medicine, and liberal arts, Emory looks for well-rounded applicants who demonstrate both academic excellence and meaningful extracurricular involvement.