Emory Acceptance Rate: Early Trends

Emory University, a research university affiliated with the United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, accepted 995 individuals under its binding Early Decision I policy. Emory admitted 805 to the Atlanta campus and 400 to its Oxford College, with 210 of these students admitted to both campuses.

EMORY ACCEPTANCE RATE: EARLY

Emory’s overall early acceptance rate was 31%. The university received a record-breaking total of 3,311 applications — a 21% increase from the previous year, according to The Emory Wheel.

“This year’s applicant pool is certainly the strongest and most competitive that I have experienced in Early Decision I during my 12 years at Emory University,” said Mark Butt, director of admissions at Emory.

64 students were also matched with Emory’s Class of 2029 through the QuestBridge program.

Last year, Emory accepted 5,508 of the 34,914 Class of 2028 applicants for an overall acceptance rate of 14%.

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TTA TOP TIP: Before applying to Emory University, spend time researching its undergraduate programs — especially the differences between its two campuses. While applicants can choose to apply to either or both campuses, it’s critical to have compelling reasons for your choices. Starting at the Oxford campus offers students a more intimate, liberal arts environment, as there are no upperclassmen on this campus. Underclassmen at the Emory campus, on the other hand, co-exist in a larger urban setting with both upperclassmen and graduate students.

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At Top Tier Admissions, we are committed to making the college admissions process more transparent. Easy access to clear data helps families understand trends in college admissions to make more informed decisions. This year we’re once again collecting early acceptance rate data at selective schools and providing insight and analysis of our own.

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Siena is a Pomona College graduate and award-winning student journalist with a passion for impactful communication and global education. After guiding prospective students as a tour guide at Pomona and spearheading sustainability initiatives across the Claremont Colleges, Siena honed her skills in social media strategy and event programming as an admissions office intern. Since graduating, she has worked with Top Tier Admissions, where she now serves as the Creative Content Coordinator. In this role, Siena manages social media strategies, creates engaging content, and supports webinars. Her work combines her love for communication, education, and creativity, all while contributing to the growth and engagement of the Top Tier Admissions community.

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