UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 7,359 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top 25Pre-MedNeed-Blind
Accept
10.7%
Yield
40.2%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1450–1550
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
710–760
SAT Math (mid 50%)
740–790
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
32–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTE83.9% in top 10% of class
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$63,400
Total COA
$83,774
Avg need-based aid
$58,721
Avg merit award
$38,036
Net price after avg need aid
$25,053
Emory meets 1% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Emory's AP Policy
Emory awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5, with department-specific requirements. The maximum is 12 semester hours of AP credit.
Min score
4
Credit cap
12 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Emory University's mission is to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.
Distilled Themes
Knowledge creation and applicationService to humanityInterdisciplinary collaborationGlobal perspective
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Emory wants students who are not just smart, but also deeply engaged in their communities and eager to make a difference.
- 02They value students who have a demonstrated commitment to service and a global perspective.
- 03A passion for research and a desire to work across different fields of study will make an applicant stand out.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and leadership.
- 02Highlight experiences that show a global perspective and a desire to learn from different cultures.
- 03Showcase a passion for interdisciplinary learning and research.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest in the Emory community and its values
- An application that is too focused on individual achievement without a connection to a larger purpose
- A generic application that doesn't show a genuine interest in Emory's specific programs and opportunities
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Goizueta Business School; Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing; Rollins School of Public Health; Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 1, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 1, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Emory considers interviews, but does not officially track other forms of demonstrated interest.
What they watch
- Optional interview
Coach action
If you are a competitive applicant, consider an optional interview to demonstrate interest.
Provenance