Atlanta, GA · 7.3k students
Trajecta score
+4.1 since '20Ranked #33 of 2,375
5-year trend
76.2 · #44
2020
76.8 · #41
2021
77.9 · #38
2022
79.7 · #29
2023
80.3 · #27
2024
Academic Profile
91/ 100
Career Outcomes
81/ 100
Student Success
89/ 100
Affordability
64/ 100
Academic Investment
98/ 100
Access & Equity
50/ 100
Academic Profile
91
Career Outcomes
81
Student Success
89
Affordability
64
Academic Investment
98
Access & Equity
50
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Cost / Net Price
$84k / $23k
SAT Avg
1,520
Retention
96%
Grad Rate
91%
Admissions
Test Scores
Scores represent the midpoint of enrolled students, not a cutoff.
Finances
Tuition
In-State Tuition
$64,280
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,280
per year
Aid & Debt
Pell Grant Share
18%
undergraduates receiving Pell
Federal Loan Share
11%
students borrowing
Median Debt
among completers
$18,250
Admissions Factors
Self-reported by the school in its Common Data Set (section C7) — the school's own statement of which application factors matter in its admissions decisions.
3.84
average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen · 96% reporting
Source: Common Data Set 2024-2025, what Emory University reports weighing in admissions.
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important | |||
| Class rank | Class rank: Considered | |||
| Academic GPA | Academic GPA: Very Important | |||
| Standardized test scores | Standardized test scores: Important | |||
| Application essay | Application essay: Important | |||
| Recommendation(s) | Recommendation(s): Very Important | |||
| Interview | Interview: Considered | |||
| Extracurricular activities | Extracurricular activities: Very Important | |||
| Talent/ability | Talent/ability: Very Important | |||
| Character/personal qualities | Character/personal qualities: Very Important | |||
| First generation | First generation: Considered | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | Alumni/ae relation: Considered | |||
| Geographical residence | Geographical residence: Considered | |||
| State residency | State residency: Considered | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered | |||
| Volunteer work | Volunteer work: Important | |||
| Work experience | Work experience: Considered | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | Level of applicant's interest: Not Considered |
Supplemental Essays · 2025-26
school's admissions site ↗Academic Interests
Required200 Words Recommended LengthWhat academic areas are you interested in exploring at Emory University and why?
Getting to Know You — Community
RequiredChoose 1150 wordsEmory University has a strong commitment to building community. Tell us about a community that you have been part of where your personal participation helped to change or shape the community for the better.
Getting to Know You — Cultural Awareness
RequiredChoose 1150 wordsReflect on a personal experience where you intentionally expanded your cultural awareness.
Getting to Know You — Service to Humanity
RequiredChoose 1150 wordsEmory University’s unique mission calls for service to humanity. Share how you might personally contribute to this mission of service to humanity.
Getting to Know You — Navigating Disagreement
RequiredChoose 1150 wordsIn a scholarly community, differing ideas often collide before they converge. How do you personally navigate disagreement in a way that promotes progress and deepens meaningful dialogue?
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Methodology
The Trajecta Score (0–100) blends six dimensions of public college data into one comparable number, then nudges it by how much data each school reports. Selectivity tiers are separate — they’re based purely on a school’s admission rate.
Read the full methodologyMedian earnings 10 years out, earnings vs. a high-school grad, and loan repayment.
Admission selectivity and the incoming class’s SAT / ACT scores.
Average net price after aid and the typical debt of graduates.
Graduation rate and first-year retention.
Instructional spending and faculty salaries per student.
Share of Pell-grant students and reliance on federal loans.
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