More selective than 66% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Emerson College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Emerson College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Emerson College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 660 | 720 |
| SAT math | 610 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1270 | 1420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Emerson College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 51% | 660–720 | 610–700 | 29–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 47% | 650–720 | 600–690 | 30–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Emerson College compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Emerson College has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Berklee College of Music | 44% | 67% | $49,465 |
| 19 | Bentley University | 45% | 87% | $37,930 |
| 20 | Laboure College of Healthcare | 50% | 100% | $36,863 |
| 21 | Anna Maria College | 50% | 46% | $28,333 |
| 22 | Emerson College | 51% | 77% | $49,180 |
| 23 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | 60% | 83% | $22,383 |
| 24 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 60% | 90% | $43,071 |
| 25 | Hult International Business School | 60% | 67% | $45,447 |
| 26 | Stonehill College | 66% | 76% | $33,016 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Emerson College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Emerson College admissions questions
What is the Emerson College acceptance rate?
Emerson College accepts 51% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,267 of 11,092 applicants were admitted.
Does Emerson College require the SAT or ACT?
Emerson College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Emerson College?
The middle 50% of Emerson College enrolled first-year students scored 1270–1420 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Emerson College?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (997 of 5,267).
Is Emerson College getting harder to get into?
Emerson College accepted 51% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 47% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Emerson College overview