1.16% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Emory University School of Medicine is 1.16% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 12,880 people applied and 150 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Emory School of Medicine is 5.15%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Emory School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Georgia, Emory School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 6.61%.
Emory University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Emory University School of Medicine1.16%5.15%12,880150
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Georgia Medical Schools6.61%15.02%24,190733
Public9.37%17.88%3,244304
Private5.69%14.07%20,946429

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Emory School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 55 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 7 to 93.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 36 to 61 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 39 to 61 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenGeorgia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants12,8805,7577,032902 (7.0%)11,978 (93.0%)
Matriculants150549258 (38.7%)92 (61.3%)
Acceptance Rate1.16%0.94%1.31%6.44%0.77%

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Emory University School of Medicine is 517 and the average GPA is 3.84 over 150 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Emory School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Emory University School of Medicine5173.84
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Georgia Medical Schools5103.78
Public5133.84
Private5093.76

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Emory School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225143.70-
20235143.70-
20245153.78-
20255173.843.80

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 15, 2025. To apply to Emory University School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Emory School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $120 at Emory School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Emory University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Emory School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2025-10-15
Regular Secondary2025-12-01
Secondary Application Fee$120
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Emory School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Physical Science
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Biology
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
English
  • 3 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Humanities / Social Sciences
  • 4 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Data Source: https://med.emory.edu/education/programs/md/admissions/step1/index.html