Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Emerson admits 51% vs. 62% at American
Acceptance rate - 2
American's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Emerson's
SAT midpoint - 3
American's yield is 0 pts higher than Emerson's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- AmericanVery selective
- EmersonVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- AmericanTest-optional
- EmersonTest-optional
How they read a record
American
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Emerson
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | American | Emerson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why