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Emerson College Score Requirements
Emerson University has an average SAT score of 1295, with a 25th percentile of 1250 and a 75th percentile of 1410. The average ACT score is 29, ranging from the 25th percentile at 30 to the 75th percentile at 33. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 80, and the IELTS has an average score of 6.5, both with corresponding minimum scores of 80 and 6.5, respectively. The average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.73. The University accepts standardized tests on a test-optional basis and allows self-reporting of scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Emerson University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.73 for undergraduate admissions. There is no disclosed data for the weighted GPA or its percentiles.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1250-1410
Average: 1295
Submitting SAT: 20%
Math: 600-690
Reading: 650-720
Emerson University has an average SAT score of 1295, with the 25th percentile at 1250 and the 75th percentile at 1410. For the Math component, the 25th percentile score is 600, while the 75th percentile score is 690. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the scores range from a 25th percentile of 650 to a 75th percentile of 720. Approximately 20% of students submit SAT scores.
More DetailsACT Requirements
30-33
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 7%
Math: 26-30
English: 32-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Emerson University has an average ACT score of 29, with a 25th percentile score of 30 and a 75th percentile score of 33. The math section has a 25th percentile score of 26 and a 75th percentile score of 30, while the English section has a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 35. The University reports that only 7% of students submitted ACT scores. Data for reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Emerson University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80, indicating consistency in the scores of applicants. Data regarding specific component scores in listening, reading, speaking, and writing is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Emerson University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the University considers the highest scores from each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates to create a composite score. This policy can benefit applicants by allowing them to showcase their strongest performance regardless of when they took the tests.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Emerson University is test optional and allows self-reporting of standardized test scores. This means that applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, but if they choose to do so, they can report their scores themselves without sending official documents. Currently, 20% of applicants submit SAT scores while 7% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students choose to submit both, leading to a combined total exceeding 27%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
35-40
Average: 36
Emerson University has an average IB score of 36, with the 25th percentile at 35 and the 75th percentile at 40. The University recommends higher-level subjects including Film, Theatre, and Visual Arts, along with standard-level subjects such as English A (Language & Literature), Psychology, and History. These figures position Emerson as an institution that values strong performance in the IB curriculum.
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