by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Emerson College, located in Boston, MA.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Moderately Selective (50-70%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 51% |
| Application Fee | $65 (waivable) |
Emerson College received 10,378 applications. Among these applicants, 5,325 were admitted, and 828 decided to attend.
| Applicant Total | 10,378 |
| Accepted | 5,325 |
| Enrolled | 828 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 828 |
Admission to Emerson College is 51.3%. This level of selectivity means the school is fairly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at Emerson College: women are accepted at a rate of 52% compared to 49% for male applicants.
The enrollment percentage for Emerson College is 16%. This means that 16% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 14% versus 20% for male admits.
Here is the gender distribution for Emerson College.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,040 | 7,317 |
| Admitted | 1,481 | 3,833 |
| Enrolled | 293 | 531 |
About 16% of applicants to Emerson provided SAT results (130 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 660 and 720. Math scores were between 610 and 700.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 660 | 720 |
| Math | 610 | 700 |
| Combined Total | 1270 | 1420 |
Emerson saw ACT scores submitted by 5% of accepted students (45 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 29 and 32.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 32 |
| English/Reading | 29 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 30 |
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