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Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts · Private · 3,870 undergrads

Emerson College admits 51% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Emerson College?

51% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1270–1420 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

10,378 applied, 5,325 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Emerson College cost?

$49,215 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $82,669.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$49,140
$30,000–$48,000$43,321
$48,000–$75,000$42,830
$75,000–$110,000$47,619
over $110,000$59,402

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Emerson College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Emerson College's fall 2027 rule yet. Emerson College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Emerson College's site

What it's like

3,870
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Boston, MA.
87%
of first-years come back for year two.
73%
finish in four years. 79% within six.
$67.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.3k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Emerson College is on

Most selective in MassachusettsColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 32 ACTColleges for a 30 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Emerson College's acceptance rate?
51% for fall 2024: 5,325 of 10,378 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Emerson College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1270 to 1420 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Emerson College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $42,830 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $82,669.
What is Emerson College's graduation rate?
79% of students finish within six years and 73% within four (IPEDS).