Emory University Acceptance Rate
Atlanta, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 31,929
- Admitted
- 3,543
- Yield
- 40.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Emory University's acceptance rate has fallen from 26.8% in 2014–15 to 11.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 17,796 to 31,929 (+79%) over that period.
Its 11.1% rate makes Emory University more selective than about 97% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 98%.
Emory University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 40.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,796 | 4,773 | 26.8% | 1,365 |
| 2015–16 | 20,492 | 4,851 | 23.7% | 1,357 |
| 2016–17 | 19,924 | 5,039 | 25.3% | 1,358 |
| 2017–18 | 23,747 | 5,234 | 22% | 1,388 |
| 2018–19 | 27,559 | 5,104 | 18.5% | 1,431 |
| 2019–20 | 30,017 | 4,682 | 15.6% | 1,374 |
| 2020–21 | 28,211 | 5,407 | 19.2% | 1,344 |
| 2021–22 | 33,435 | 4,364 | 13.1% | 1,494 |
| 2022–23 | 33,179 | 3,767 | 11.4% | 1,424 |
| 2023–24 | 31,929 | 3,543 | 11.1% | 1,426 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 19,307 | 1,957 | 10.1% |
| Men | 12,622 | 1,586 | 12.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 710–760 | 42% |
| SAT Math | 750–790 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–34 | 19% |
How Emory University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Emory University's acceptance rate?
Emory University's acceptance rate is 11.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,543 admitted of 31,929 applicants).
Is Emory University test optional?
Emory University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Emory University?
Emory University received 31,929 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,543.
What SAT score do you need for Emory University?
Admitted students at Emory University typically scored 710–760 on SAT Reading/Writing and 750–790 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Emory University getting harder to get into?
Emory University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 26.8% in 2014–15 to 11.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.emory.edu/.