Emerson College
Boston, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 47.5% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1250–1410 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 30–33 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $46,766 |
| Grad rate | 79% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,832 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-03 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-05 |
| Early Action | 2025-11-03 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-07-25 |
| Application fee | $65 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Writing supplement | Yes |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- As you know, the academic programs at Emerson College are focused on communication and the arts. Please tell us what influenced you to select your major. If you’re undecided about your major, what attracted you to Emerson’s programs? Please be brief (100-200 words).· ~200 words
- Please respond, briefly in 100-200 words, to one of the following:
- Much of the work that students do at Emerson College is a form of storytelling. If you were to write the story of your life until now, what would you title it and why? (100-200 words)· ~200 words
- At its best, how does community benefit the individual, the whole, or both? (100-200 words)· ~200 words
- We often use metaphors to help us understand our world and persuade others. Write about a metaphor that you think is powerful, and explore its potential to be helpful and/or harmful in your thinking. (400-600 words)· ~600 words
- What Does Community Mean to You? The Creative Scholars Program is rooted in the belief that strong communities empower individuals and inspire change. In 250 words or fewer, describe what community means to you. Share a story or personal reflection that shows how your understanding of community has shaped who you are. (250 words)· ~250 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).