Emory University-Oxford College Acceptance Rate
Oxford, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 2 to 4-year
- Applicants
- 19,990
- Admitted
- 3,449
- Yield
- 15.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Emory University-Oxford College's acceptance rate has fallen from 38.6% in 2015–16 to 17.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,734 to 19,990 (+105%) over that period.
Its 17.3% rate makes Emory University-Oxford College more selective than about 95% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 93%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (15.5% for women vs 19.8% for men, a 4.3-point gap). Emory University-Oxford College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 9,734 | 3,760 | 38.6% | 485 |
| 2016–17 | 8,644 | 3,280 | 37.9% | 502 |
| 2017–18 | 14,190 | 4,106 | 28.9% | 476 |
| 2018–19 | 16,620 | 4,146 | 24.9% | 533 |
| 2019–20 | 17,864 | 3,542 | 19.8% | 470 |
| 2020–21 | 16,687 | 4,034 | 24.2% | 489 |
| 2021–22 | 20,211 | 4,006 | 19.8% | 593 |
| 2022–23 | 20,099 | 3,015 | 15% | 422 |
| 2023–24 | 19,990 | 3,449 | 17.3% | 521 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,013 | 1,866 | 15.5% |
| Men | 7,977 | 1,583 | 19.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 700–760 | 38% |
| SAT Math | 750–790 | |
| ACT Composite | 33–35 | 20% |
How Emory University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Emory University-Oxford College's acceptance rate?
Emory University-Oxford College's acceptance rate is 17.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,449 admitted of 19,990 applicants).
Is Emory University-Oxford College test optional?
Emory University-Oxford College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Emory University-Oxford College?
Emory University-Oxford College received 19,990 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,449.
What SAT score do you need for Emory University-Oxford College?
Admitted students at Emory University-Oxford College typically scored 700–760 on SAT Reading/Writing and 750–790 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Emory University-Oxford College getting harder to get into?
Emory University-Oxford College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 38.6% in 2015–16 to 17.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: www.oxford.emory.edu/.