Boston,
MA
About Emerson
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson College is the United States' only four-year institution devoted exclusively to the study of communication and the arts. For over 130 years, Emerson has educated the most innovative and creative minds in our fields of expertise. Our hands-on, immersive programs provide you with the real-world experience, professional-grade facilities, and the foundational knowledge you need to hone your craft and succeed in fields and industries that shape our society, culture, and future.
To hear more about the Emerson community, check out our podcast, Inside Emerson.
Emerson College is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Emerson was founded in 1880 and enrolls 3,708 undergrads and no graduate students.
Emerson Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into Emerson. In 2022, Emerson accepted 36% of applicants. In 2022, 4,612 out of 12,941 total applicants were accepted.
| Emerson College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 36% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 70% |
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Emerson College is locatedin the city of Boston, Massachusetts, near the city of Boston.
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College Info
Emerson Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 20
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Emerson is Feb 20.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Emerson is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Emerson ACT Scores
ACT Range
27 - 31
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
31 and Above
27 to 31
27 and Less
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Emerson SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
590 - 700
Reading SAT Range
610 - 690
Emerson Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$69,212
In State$69,212
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Emerson is like? There are approximately 3,708 students enrolled at Emerson. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 22% percent are from MA and 78% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time22%
In State78%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,708
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
36%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$50,444
Out-of-State
$50,444
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 20
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