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EmoryAtlanta, GA

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

10.3%acceptance rate
Applied
37,561
Admitted
3,869
Enrolled
1,443

Early decision

Emory offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.

Early Decision
Binding · I & II
Early Action
Not offered
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Admit rate by application plan

% admitted
Early Decision22.2%
Regular Decision8.6%

~2.6× higher admit rate applying early.

ED Applications
4,728
ED Admitted
1,049

Standardized tests

Emory is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1480
50th Percentile
1510
75th Percentile
1540

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
33
50th Percentile
34
75th Percentile
35

Class rank

Where Emory's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.

Top tenth of class76%
Top quarter of class97%
Top half of class99%

Based on the 17% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. Emory does not publish an average GPA.

Admissions factors

How Emory weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Emory's Common Data Set.

$93,854
Tuition & Fees
$71,448
Room & Board
$22,406
Total
$93,854

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency. Books and personal expenses aren't itemized in this Common Data Set.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$7k
$30–48k~$9k
$48–75k~$11k
$75–110k~$14k
$110k+~$53k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants18.2%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
32%
Avg. Package
$68,253
Avg. Need Met
100%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business
Biological Sciences
Social Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Health Professions
Psychology
Other
Business
19%
Bio Sci
15%
Social Sci
13%
Math/Stats
9%
Health Prof
7%
Psychology
6%
Other
31%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

8.3:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return95%
Graduate within six years91%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$90k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$18k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Emory’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Biology

    202 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$71kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Neuroscience

    170 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$74kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$17k median debt
  • Nursing

    152 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$102kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Psychology

    107 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$60kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Chemistry

    91 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$79kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
Show all 22 programs
  • Computer Science

    73 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$160kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$16k median debt
  • Economics

    66 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$112kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science

    62 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$87kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Political Science

    58 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$94kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$18k median debt
  • Business Administration & Management

    55 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$137kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Philosophy

    35 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation~$15k median debt
  • Environmental Science & Natural Resources

    32 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$65kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$23k median debt
  • English

    18 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$67kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • History

    18 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$70kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • Physics

    17 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Linguistics & Language Studies

    12 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$77kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Mathematics

    10 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Fine & Studio Arts

    8 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Area Studies

    7 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$75kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Music

    6 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$33kmedian pay, 1 yr after graduation~$13k median debt
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

    4 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Communication & Media Studies

    Degrees conferred not published (2023-24)

    ~$79kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24)

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
98%
In Fraternities
22%
In Sororities
22%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large city
Location
Atlanta, GA

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
5436J
5839F
6645M
7453A
8161M
8769J
9072J
8971A
8466S
7455O
6444N
5638D
Snow a year
2 in
Precipitation a year
50 in
Days at 90°F or above
47
Days below 32°F
36

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, ATLANTA HARTSFIELD INTL AP, GA US station, 12.9 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

44%
56%
Male
3,202
Female
4,118

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White28.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander26.5%
Other22.8%
Hispanic12%
Black10.4%
Native American<1%
VanderbiltNashville, TN

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

5.4%acceptance rate
Applied
48,196
Admitted
2,593
Enrolled
1,635

Early decision

Vanderbilt offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.

Early Decision
Binding · I & II
Early Action
Not offered
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Admit rate by application plan

% admitted
Early Decision14.1%
Regular Decision4.1%

~3.4× higher admit rate applying early.

ED Applications
6,202
ED Admitted
874

Standardized tests

Vanderbilt is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1510
50th Percentile
1530
75th Percentile
1560

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
34
50th Percentile
35
75th Percentile
35

Class rank

Vanderbilt does not report this.

Not reported

Admissions factors

How Vanderbilt weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Vanderbilt's Common Data Set.

$99,996
Tuition & Fees
$73,206
Room & Board
$23,690
Other Expenses
$3,100
Total
$99,996

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$3k
$30–48k~$2k
$48–75k~$4k
$75–110k~$12k
$110k+~$45k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants20.2%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
59%
Avg. Package
$81,553
Avg. Need Met
100%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Social Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Computer & Information Sciences
Engineering
Biological Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics
Other
Social Sci
27%
Interdisc.
16%
Comp Sci
9%
Engineering
9%
Bio Sci
8%
Math/Stats
7%
Other
24%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

8:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return97%
Graduate within six years93%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$101k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$14k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Vanderbilt’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

Show all 27 programs

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
100%
In Fraternities
27%
In Sororities
32%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large city
Location
Nashville, TN

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
4930J
5433F
6340M
7349A
8058M
8866J
9171J
9069A
8462S
7450O
6139N
5233D
Snow a year
5 in
Precipitation a year
51 in
Days at 90°F or above
54
Days below 32°F
66

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NASHVILLE INTL AP, TN US station, 6.7 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

47%
53%
Male
3,471
Female
3,895

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White39.7%
Other22.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander18.9%
Hispanic10.8%
Black7.8%
Native American<1%