Emerson College
Boston, MA · private nonprofit · 3,870 undergraduates
Emerson College is a private nonprofit university in Boston, MA with moderately selective admissions, admitting about 51% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
51%
SAT (middle 50%)
1270–1420
ACT (middle 50%)
29–32
Avg net price
$49,180/yr
sticker $80,399
Graduation rate
77%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
3,870
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What is Emerson College's acceptance rate?
Emerson College has an acceptance rate of about 51%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Emerson College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Emerson College scored between 1270–1420 on the SAT (ACT 29–32).
How much does Emerson College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $49,180 per year at Emerson College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $80,399.
What is the graduation rate at Emerson College?
About 77% of students at Emerson College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.