Emory University School of Medicine
Georgia · Competitive · Founded 1915
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Admissions statistics
- Median MCAT
- 516
- MCAT range (25–75)
- 513–519
- Median GPA
- 3.88
- GPA range (25–75)
- 3.81–3.93
- Science GPA (est.)
- 3.85
- Acceptance rate
- 2.3%
- Interview rate
- 5.2%
Median MCAT by section (estimated)
- Chem / Phys
- 129
- CARS
- 128
- Bio / Biochem
- 129
- Psych / Soc
- 130
Section medians are projected from the total using the publicly published national section distribution (CARS runs lowest, Psych/Soc highest). Schools rarely publish their own per-section medians, so this is an estimate; real values are shown when we've sourced them.
Acceptance rate by residency Premier estimate
- In-state applicants
- ~5.9%
- Out-of-state applicants
- ~2.0%
- Overall (reported)
- 2.3%
We split this school's overall acceptance rate into residency estimates using Premier's model of in-state vs. out-of-state selectivity and applicant mix, smoothed across schools. It reflects typical residency preference, not a guaranteed outcome — and it's an estimate, not an officially published in/out-of-state rate.
vs US MD matriculants: MCAT +4.2 (nat. 511.8), GPA +0.07 (nat. 3.81). MCAT 10/25/75/90 percentiles, median, and acceptance/interview rates are publicly sourced.
MCAT range by residency Premier estimate
| Matriculants | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | 510.1 | 513 | 517.1 | 521.5 |
| In-state | 510.2 | 510.9 | 518.1 | 522.2 |
| Out-of-state | 512.1 | 514.8 | 520.2 | 522.5 |
The box spans the 25th–75th percentile; the whiskers reach the 10th and 90th. We use this school's published 25–75 range as-is and model the hidden tails and the residency split — calibrated across every US MD program and validated to within ~1.5 points of reported figures. Estimates are shown to one decimal. How this works.
Class profile
- Entering class size
- 138
- Public / Private
- Private
- Setting
- Not reported
- % Out-of-state
- Not reported
- Orientation
- Research-oriented
Research vs. service orientation
Research-oriented (90/100) — Top-20 NIH funding (BRIMR #17, $511M), NIH-funded MSTP, classic academic medical center
Course exams
Core clerkship exams are NBME-standardized “shelf” subject exams — standardized nationally, so they're consistent across MD schools. Whether the preclinical years lean on in-house, NBME-based, or a mix of exams isn't something schools publish in one place — so we don't guess per school; confirm specifics with the school.
Cost & aid
- Cost of attendance
- $109,402
- Avg. graduate debt
- $219,605
- Secondary fee
- $120
- % receiving aid
- 66%
Tuition & cost of attendance verified against the school's official site (official source, 2025-2026). Schools report "tuition" vs. "tuition & fees" differently and some (e.g. NYU Grossman, Kaiser early cohorts) award universal scholarships — always confirm on the official page. Debt & % receiving aid are compiled from publicly available figures.
Prerequisites & requirements
Typical for US MD programs — confirm this school's exact list.
- Biology
- 1 year with lab
- General Chemistry
- 1 year with lab
- Organic Chemistry
- 1 year with lab
- Biochemistry
- 1 semester (recommended/required)
- Physics
- 1 year with lab
- English / writing
- 1 year
- Math / statistics
- 1 semester–1 year (varies)
- Psychology & Sociology
- Recommended for the MCAT
Required tests
- MCAT — required
- CASPer: not required
- AAMC PREview: not required
Letters of recommendation
- A committee letter, or 3–5 individual letters
- Typically 2 science faculty + 1 non-science
- A letter from research/clinical mentors strengthens the file
Application timeline (AMCAS)
Most US programs admit on a rolling basis — applying early materially helps.
What this school weighs
- GPA & MCAT (academic readiness)
- Clinical experience & shadowing
- Research experience
- Community service & volunteering
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement & secondary essays
- Interview performance & mission fit
- State residency (especially at public schools)
Mission focus: We are committed to recruiting and developing a class of students with the potential to become innovative leaders in biomedical science, public health, medical education, and clinical care. We foster a culture that integrates leading-edge basic, translational, and clinical research to further the ability to deliver quality health care, predict illness, treat the sick, and promote the health of our patients and our communities. Our mission objectives are as follows: -Provide outstanding…
Secondary essay prompts (2024-2025)
⚠ Crowdsourced & anecdotal — secondary prompts change every cycle and may be incomplete. Always confirm on the school's own secondary application.
- List your entire curriculum plan for the 2024-2025 academic year. If you are not in school, please briefly describe your plans for the coming year. · 200 words
- Briefly describe your health-related experiences. Be sure to include important experiences that are in your AMCAS application, as well as any recent experiences. · 200 words
- Briefly describe your interest in Emory and the Emory degree program you have selected. · 200 words
- Emory School of Medicine is committed to recruiting and educating medical students who will help deliver quality health care and promote the health of our patients, including learning about and addressing the health care needs of our most under-served populations. Please describe any of your activities that have been in service to under-served communities. · 200 words
- If you have any updates or new information to report since you have submitted your AMCAS primary application, please briefly describe below. · 200 words
Interview
⚠ Anecdotal — based on applicant-reported experiences (e.g. SDN). Format and questions vary year to year; treat as a guide, not a script.
Format: Traditional
Conducted virtually and described as conversational; applicants commonly report two one-on-one interviews (often a faculty member plus a current medical student) and have called it one of the most pleasant interview days.
Questions applicants report
- Tell me about yourself.
- What do you think will be the greatest challenge your generation of physicians will have to face?
- How would you deal with a situation where an elderly patient's family requests that you not tell him about his terminal cancer diagnosis?
- Why medicine and why Emory?
- Tell me about your experiences serving underserved communities.
- What do you do for fun / what are your interests outside of academics?
Key facts
- Degree
- MD
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Georgia
- Region
- South
- Interview format
- Traditional
- Preclinical grading
- Not reported
- Licensing exam
- USMLE
- Oldest MCAT accepted
- January 2023
- International applicants
- Considered
- DACA applicants
- Considered
Stats from the school's published class profile and publicly available national data. Tuition, debt, secondary fee, oldest-MCAT, PREview, interview format, and mission are compiled from publicly available figures. Prerequisite, timeline, and letter guidance is typical for US MD programs and may differ at this school. Some figures are being verified. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What MCAT score do I need for Emory?
Emory University School of Medicine has a median MCAT of 516 (typical accepted range about 513–519). At or above the median is most competitive; below the 25th percentile (513) is a reach without other strengths.
What GPA does Emory require?
The median accepted GPA is about 3.88 (roughly 3.81–3.93). There's no hard cutoff, but below the median you'll want to be strong elsewhere.
What are the prerequisites for Emory?
Like most US MD programs, expect a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics (all with labs), biochemistry, and English, plus math/statistics. Psychology and sociology are recommended for the MCAT. Always confirm the school's exact list.
Is Emory hard to get into?
Its acceptance rate is approximately 2.3% — competitive for US MD programs.
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