Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
Emory University reports a middle 50% SAT of 1480 to 1540 (enrolled, CDS 2025-26, fall 2025). We use 1510 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1480 to 1540 (enrolled, CDS 2025-26, fall 2025) |
| Acceptance rate | 10.3% (fall 2025, 37,561 applicants) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Test optional for the 2026-2027 cycle (Fall 2027 entry) |
| Type | Private university |
Source: Emory official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
Only 47% of Emory's enrollees submitted an SAT score, so the 1480-1540 range describes submitters only.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 1480 to 1540 | 10.3% |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 1370 to 1530 | 13.3% |
| University of Georgia | 1250 to 1420 | 34.3% |
| Mercer University | 1170 to 1330 | 68.9% |
| Georgia State University | 1030 to 1240 | 57.2% |
| Kennesaw State University | 1010 to 1210 | 79.4% |
| Georgia Southern University | 980 to 1140 | 69.5% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Georgia Colleges.
Georgia's HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships pay tuition at every Georgia college, and Zell Miller is the test-dependent tier requiring a 1200 SAT or 25 ACT.
Zell Miller Scholarship: SAT 1200. Full tuition, UGA $5,067/semester, Georgia Tech $5,309/semester, with a 3.7 HOPE GPA, single-sitting SAT or ACT taken before graduation, and 4 rigor credits.
HOPE Scholarship: Tuition, UGA $5,017/semester, Georgia Tech $5,256/semester, with a 3.0 HOPE GPA and 4 rigor credits.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Georgia SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Rhode Island | 1470 to 1550 |
| Amherst College | Massachusetts | 1470 to 1540 |
| Bowdoin College | Maine | 1470 to 1540 |
| New York University | New York | 1480 to 1550 |
A score that is competitive at Emory lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1480 to 1540. A score at or above 1540 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1480 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
Yes. Emory lists its policy as: Test optional for the 2026-2027 cycle (Fall 2027 entry). A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.
10.3% (fall 2025, 37,561 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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