Emory University Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

Emory University is a highly selective private university with an acceptance rate of 19%. To apply, students can use the Common Application or the Coalition Application. Emory has an Early Decision program that can improve admission chances for students who are sure the university is their top choice school. A highly-ranked university in the metropolitan Atlanta area, Emory is a member of the elite  Association of American Universities  for its research strengths and one of the top universities in the Southeast. The school was awarded a chapter of  Phi Beta Kappa  for commitment to the liberal arts and sciences. Most of Emorys undergrads go to Emory College on the main campus, but approximately 500 students begin a two-year liberal arts program at Oxford College in the small town of Oxford, Georgia. Emorys multi-billion-dollar endowment ranks with many Ivy League universities and helps support its strong schools of medicine, theology, law, nursing, public health, and business. On the athletic front, the Emory Eagles compete in the NCAA Division III University Athletic Association. Considering applying to this highly selective school? Here are the Emory admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Emory University had an acceptance rate of 19%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 19 were admitted, making Emorys admissions process highly competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 27,559 Percent Admitted 19% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 28% SAT Scores and Requirements Emory requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 57% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th percentile 75th percentile ERW 660 730 Math 690 790 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of Emorys admitted students fall within the top 20% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Emory scored between 660 and 730, while 25% scored below 660 and 25% scored above 730. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 690 and 790, while 25% scored below 690 and 25% scored above 790. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1520 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Emory. Requirements Emory does not require the SAT writing section. Note that Emory participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. SAT Subject tests are encouraged but not required. Applicants submitting SAT Subject test scores may choose which SAT Subject test scores to report. ACT Scores and Requirements Emory requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 64% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th percentile 75th percentile Composite 31 34 This admissions data tells us that most of Emorys admitted students fall within the top 5% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Emory received a composite ACT score between 31 and 34, while 25% scored above 34 and 25% scored below 31. Requirements Emory does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. The ACT writing section is not required for admission to Emory. GPA In 2018, the middle 50% of Emorys incoming class had unweighted high school GPAs between 3.78 and 3.99. 25% had a GPA above 3.99 and 25% had a GPA below 3.78. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Emory University have primarily A and B grades. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Emory University Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Emory University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and  calculate your chances of getting in  with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Emory University has a highly competitive admissions pool with a low acceptance rate and high average SAT/ACT scores. However, like many of the countrys most selective colleges, Emory has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their test scores are outside Emorys average range. All admissions data has been sourced from the  National Center for Education Statistics  and  the Emory University Undergraduate Admissions Office.