Emerson College
Private college · Boston, MA · 3,870 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
51%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1270–1420
ACT (middle 50%)
29–32
Average net price
$49,215
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$82,669
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
80%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Emerson College?
Emerson College accepts about 51 of every 100 applicants (51%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1270 and 1420 on the SAT. A score at or above 1420 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1270, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 29–32.
The latest federal data says Emerson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Emerson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Emerson College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $82,669 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $49,215 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $59,044 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$59,044
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$59,044
- Room & board$21,652
- Total cost of attendance$82,669
- Average net price after grants$49,215
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications, English, Business.
Emerson College FAQ
- What is Emerson College's acceptance rate?
- 51% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Emerson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1270–1420. Aim for 1420 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Emerson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 29–32.
- Is Emerson College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Emerson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Emerson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Emerson College cost?
- About $82,669 a year before aid; $49,215 on average after grants.
- What is Emerson College's FAFSA school code?
- 002146. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Emerson College receives your information.
- What is Emerson College's graduation rate?
- 80% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley UniversityWaltham, MA | 45% | 1280–1430 | $38,969 | 88% |
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