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Emory University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1480 to 1540

ACT Range32 to 35

Average GPA3.84

Acceptance Rate10.3%

Emory is test-optional, but scores still play a real role: 43% of students submitted SAT scores, and the middle range is 1480 to 1540. Aim for the top of that SAT range, or about a 35 ACT, to make your academic profile as competitive as possible.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Emory University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Emory University enrolls 7,407 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Emory has a 96% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 91%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Undergrad Enrollment7,407

Freshman Retention96%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio8:1

Graduation Rate91%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Emory?

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Key Emory University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Emory, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is typically the last one whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Emory is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $64,376 applies to all students. About 40% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $38,751. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$64,376

Room and Board$20,220

Average Merit Award$38,751

Application Fee$75

Students on Aid40%

Average Aid Package$66,706

Average Debt at Grad$24,562

Emory’s total cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $84,596 per year before aid. About 40% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $66,706, which can substantially reduce the billed cost for eligible families. Merit aid is also significant, with an average merit award of $38,751 and a listed National Merit Scholarship of $2,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $24,562.