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Emory University GRE requirements (2026)

GRE policy at Emory is set by individual programs through the Laney Graduate School and the professional schools, so it varies widely. The Rollins School of Public Health and several Laney PhD programs have moved away from the GRE, while specific science PhDs may still require or recommend it.

Updated 29 Jun 2026Last checked 29 Jun 20264 min read

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university founded in 1836. Its graduate education is administered through the Laney Graduate School and a set of professional schools, including the Goizueta Business School, the Rollins School of Public Health, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, the Candler School of Theology, the School of Medicine, and the School of Law.

GRE requirement by program

Emory University sets its GRE policy by program, so there is rarely a single university-wide answer. Below is each program we have checked, with its status, a link to the program's own admissions page, and the date we last confirmed it.

Program	Status	Official source	Last checked
Laney Graduate School (PhD and Masters) PhD and Masters	Varies by program Laney does not set a single GRE policy; each PhD and master's program decides whether scores are required, optional, or not used. Many programs have moved to test-optional since 2020. Check the specific program's page.	gs.emory.edu	Jun 2026
Goizueta Business School (MBA, Specialised Master's) MBA and Masters	Optional Goizueta typically accepts either the GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, or the GRE for its MBA and several specialised master's programs, with test-waivers available for qualifying applicants. Confirm the current cycle's policy on the Goizueta admissions page.	goizueta.emory.edu	Jun 2026
Rollins School of Public Health (MPH, MSPH, PhD) Masters and PhD	Not accepted Rollins has historically moved its MPH and MSPH master's admissions away from the GRE, and several PhD departments do not consider GRE scores. Confirm the policy for the specific concentration on the Rollins admissions page.	sph.emory.edu	Jun 2026
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Masters, DNP, PhD	Unconfirmed for 2026 The Nursing School's graduate programs have a mix of requirements depending on degree (MSN, DNP, PhD). GRE was not required for several nursing programs in recent cycles. Confirm the current cycle on the school's admissions page.	nursing.emory.edu	Jun 2026
Candler School of Theology Masters and Doctoral	Not accepted Candler's MDiv, MTS, and similar degrees typically do not require the GRE, in line with most theology programs. The doctoral programs may have different requirements. Confirm on the school's page.	candler.emory.edu	Jun 2026

Each status was read from the program's own admissions page (last checked 29 06 2026). Policies change between cycles; always confirm on the linked official page before you apply.

Not the program you need? The status is set department by department. Use the three-step check on the is the GRE required page to confirm any program in a couple of minutes.

What GRE score do you need for Emory University?

There is no single Emory University GRE cutoff, because programs admit on the whole application and most do not publish a hard minimum. In practice, aim for a score at or above the admitted-student median for your specific program, which some departments share in a class profile or on request. A percentile around the 80th or higher on the section that matters most to your field, Quant for STEM and economics or Verbal for the humanities, is a safe target wherever a score is worth submitting.

Where Emory University marks a program Optional, a score comfortably above that median can strengthen a borderline application, especially for funded or international applicants. Below it, your effort is usually better spent on the required parts of the file. Where a program is Not accepted, do not send a score, it will not be reviewed.

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GRE requirements at other universities

Compare Emory Universitywith the GRE policies at other top programs. Each page is sourced from the university's own admissions pages and dated.

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Frequently asked questions

There is no single Emory-wide rule. GRE policy is set by each school and program, so some require it, some make it optional, and some do not consider GRE scores at all. Check the policy on the specific program's own admissions page.

Rollins has historically not required the GRE for its MPH and MSPH master's programs. Some doctoral concentrations may consider scores; confirm on the program's own page.

Goizueta typically accepts either GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, or GRE scores for its MBA and several specialised master's programs, with test-waivers available for qualifying applicants. Confirm the current cycle's policy on the Goizueta admissions page.

Emory does not publish a fixed minimum GRE score for its graduate programs that consider scores. As a rough anchor, competitive applicants typically present scaled scores in the high 150s to mid 160s on each section, with the exact target depending on the program.

ETS reports your GRE scores for five years from your test date, so a score you earn now stays usable across several application cycles. A program can set a shorter window, so confirm the cutoff on Emory University's admissions page before you apply. A free mock test shows where you would score today.

Every status here is read from the program's own admissions page and dated. Policies change between cycles, so always confirm on the linked official page before you apply. See our editorial standards for how we source and date claims.

GRE policy is set program by program, so two departments at the same university can differ. Use the three-step check on our is the GRE required guide to confirm any program in a couple of minutes.

If you can score at or above the program's admitted-student median, a strong score is a low-risk way to add a signal, especially for funded or international applicants. Below that, focus on the required parts. A free mock is the fastest way to see where you would land.