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Emory University

Private university in Atlanta, GA known for business and pre-med. Founded in 1836, the Goizueta Business School and pre-med track at Emory benefit from the affiliation with Emory Healthcare, one of the largest academic health systems in the Southeast. Atlanta is also home to the CDC, giving public-health-focused students unusually direct access to research and internship opportunities. Beautiful campus, a strong alumni network, and the Emory Advantage and Woodruff Scholars programs supporting need- and merit-based aid.

ACCEPTANCE
10.7%
TUITION
$64,280
SAT/ACT
Optional
Source

Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education. Figures reflect the most recently published class — always confirm current-cycle numbers on Emory's official admissions site before applying.

What SAT/ACT Scores Do Admitted Students Have?

The middle 50% of Emory's admitted students scored within these ranges:

SAT READING/WRITING
720–760
SAT MATH
750–790
ACT COMPOSITE
32–35

Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (25th–75th percentile of admitted students). Get your own personalized chance estimate →

Will You Get Into Emory?

This estimate compares the test score you enter against Emory's real published middle-50% band (1470–1550 SAT, 32–35 ACT) and its 10.7% acceptance rate to produce a Safety, Target, or Reach label. It intentionally does not use GPA — no institution publishes real per-school GPA distribution data, so we don't invent one.

TargetEstimated outcome

A SAT score of 1510 falls within Emory's middle-50% range of 1470–1550 (SAT 1470–1550), making Emory a target school.

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Application Deadlines

Early Decision: November 1ED II: January 1Regular Decision: January 1

Source: Emory admissions, 2026–27 (fall 2027 entry), verified Oct 2026.

Required Supplements

  • Common App or Coalition
  • Emory Supplement
  • School Report
  • Teacher Evaluation

Requirements vary by cycle. Confirm what Emory currently asks for on its official admissions site.

What Should Your Emory Essay Focus On?

  • Show intellectual curiosity across multiple areas
  • Demonstrate fit with Emory's collaborative culture
  • Be specific about why Atlanta specifically
  • Show you understand the liberal arts + professional balance

What Is Emory Looking For in Applicants?

  • Academic excellence matched to strengths in business and pre-med
  • Intellectual curiosity supported by close ties to the healthcare system and the CDC in Atlanta
  • Genuine fit with a collaborative campus culture rather than a purely competitive one
  • A specific, believable contribution to the community, not a generic statement of interest

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