Emerson College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At test-optional Emerson, the useful signal is that the 16% who submit SAT scores are generally strong, with a middle range of 1250 to 1430. If your GPA is near Emerson’s 3.73 average, aim for the upper half of that range, around 1340+, to make submitting scores a clear advantage.
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Emerson College facts and stats
Emerson College enrolls about 3,908 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Emerson has an 87% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 77% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
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How do your scores compare at Emerson?
Key Emerson College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
November 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Emerson is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscoring-focused retakes. For Emerson’s November 1 Early Action deadline, an October SAT or September ACT is usually the last retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Emerson is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students, with tuition and fees at $57,056. About 50% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $14,378. Submit the FAFSA by the November 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
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Emerson College’s estimated cost of attendance is $77,976, including $57,056 in tuition and fees and $20,920 for room and board. About 50% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $35,079, which can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs. Merit aid is also a meaningful factor, with an average merit award of $14,378 and named scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $22,500.
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52% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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