# Emerson College

Boston, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/emerson-college

Emerson College is a private nonprofit college in Boston, MA with 3,870 undergraduates. It admits 51% of applicants, and admitted students average 1358 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $49,215 per year ($49,140 for families earning under $30,000). 80% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,317 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 51% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 11,092 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,267 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 660–720 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 610–700 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 29–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $82,669 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $49,215 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $49,140 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $43,321 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $42,830 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $47,619 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $59,402 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,870 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 80% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,317 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 (FY2024) |

## What Emerson College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Emerson College's acceptance rate?**

Emerson College admits 51% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Emerson College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 660–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1358.

**What ACT score do you need for Emerson College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–32.

**Is Emerson College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Emerson College?**

In Fall 2023, 11,092 students applied to Emerson College and 5,267 were admitted; 997 enrolled.

**Does Emerson College consider legacy status?**

No. Emerson College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Emerson College require an essay?**

Emerson College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Emerson College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $82,669 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $49,215.

**What is Emerson College's graduation rate?**

80% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 165662. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology