Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 42.8%
- Average SAT
- 1,340
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,250–1,430
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 31
- Total Enrollment
- 4,145
Admissions Overview
Emerson College is moderately selective with a 42.75% acceptance rate. This means roughly two out of every five applicants get admitted, making it competitive but not impossibly so. Students typically need SAT scores between 1250-1430 to be competitive. The college draws creative students from across the nation, with only 16.29% coming from Massachusetts. Emerson seeks passionate storytellers, future filmmakers, and media innovators who can articulate their vision. The school values students who demonstrate creativity through portfolios, writing samples, or media projects rather than just test scores. Successful applicants often have experience in theater, journalism, broadcasting, or digital media production.