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Emmanuel College Admission Requirements

Boston, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Emmanuel College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
74%
Admission Difficulty for Emmanuel College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Emmanuel College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Emmanuel College is 74%.  It ranks #33 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Emmanuel College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 4,486 out of 6,072 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 25 percent on standardized admission tests. Emmanuel College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Emmanuel College application fee is $60 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Emmanuel College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.6 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1220 on the SAT
  • Score 29 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Emmanuel College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Emmanuel College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1150-1280
Applicants Submitting SAT 
17%
SAT Scores for Emmanuel College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 600
SAT Math 25th 550
SAT Composite 25th 1150
SAT Scores for Emmanuel College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1280
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Emmanuel College?

Emmanuel College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Emmanuel College score in the top 32 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1150-1280.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Emmanuel College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >84%
1215 to 1280 Avg + 74%-84%
1150 to 1215 Avg - 60%-74%
1085 to 1150 Reach 44%-60%
Less than 1085 Low <44%
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Emmanuel College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
2%
ACT Scores for Emmanuel College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for Emmanuel College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Emmanuel College?

Emmanuel College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Emmanuel College regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Emmanuel College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >84%
29 to 32 Avg + 74%-84%
26 to 29 Avg - 60%-74%
23 to 26 Reach 44%-60%
Less than 23 Low <44%
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Emmanuel College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.6
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Emmanuel College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Emmanuel College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Emmanuel College was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #22 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Emmanuel College accepts 74% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Emmanuel College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 41.54% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.32% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 15.12% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.54% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.7% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.55% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.24% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

56% of Emmanuel College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Emmanuel College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 26%
Top 25% of class 56%
Top 50% of class 88%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Emmanuel College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,460 1,612 6,072
Accepted 3,439 1,047 4,486
Acceptance Rate 77% 65% 74%
Enrolled 332 113 445
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 11% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Emmanuel College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Emmanuel College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Emmanuel College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Emmanuel College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165671 IPEDS survey data for Emmanuel College.

FAQs

Does Emmanuel College prefer SAT or ACT?

17% of students submit their SAT scores to Emmanuel College. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Emmanuel College?

74% of those who apply are granted admission to Emmanuel College. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Emmanuel College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1150 and 1280. 17% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Emmanuel College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 32. 2% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.