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Emory University
Emory University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Atlanta, GA, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1836[1]. It has about 7,298 undergraduates[9].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1836Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at Emory University costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2].
Where the money goes
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
Test optional for the 2026-2027 cycle, including fall 2027 entry. SAT, ACT and AP scores can be self-reported. Emory superscores SAT and ACT.
The page says: “Emory is test optional for the 2026–2027 application cycle.”
When to apply
- Early Decision INovember 1[7]Decision By December 15
- Early Decision IIJanuary 1[7]Decision By February 15
- Regular DecisionJanuary 1[7]Decision By April 1
Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Recommended or expected, not stated as a minimum[4]
TOEFL new scale 5.5+. DET: most competitive typically above 130. Kind is my reading of fetched summary; verify.
Waiver or exemption: Alternatives: SAT ERW 700+, ACT English 30+, or four years in English-language instruction schools.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
These figures describe students who enrolled, not everyone who applied.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Atlanta
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.