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Emmanuel College Admission Requirements

Boston, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Emmanuel College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

79.7%
Admission Difficulty for Emmanuel College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Emmanuel College is 79.7%.  Its admission rate is the 43rd lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Emmanuel College and can you get accepted?

Emmanuel College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,611 out of the 5,786 who applied were admitted.

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. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Emmanuel College?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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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 1240 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Emmanuel College GPA

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?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Emmanuel College are to have around a 3.6 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.6 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Emmanuel College accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Emmanuel College is 3.6 on the 4.0 scale. 42% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #22 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Emmanuel College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

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

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Emmanuel College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Emmanuel College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1160-1310

Applicants Submitting SAT 

15%
SAT Scores for Emmanuel College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 590
Math 25th Percentile 570
Composite 25th Percentile 1160
SAT Scores for Emmanuel College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 660
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1310
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Emmanuel College is 1240 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1160-1310. Students who get into Emmanuel College score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers..  Emmanuel College ranks #23 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1240 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Emmanuel College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1160 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1160, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1080, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Emmanuel College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1235, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1310 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Emmanuel College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1310 and Above Good >88%
1235 to 1310 Avg + 80%-88%
1160 to 1235 Avg - 68%-80%
1085 to 1160 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 1085 Low <53%
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Emmanuel College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

25-30 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for Emmanuel College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 25
ACT Scores for Emmanuel College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 30
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Emmanuel College is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 30.  The school ranks #26 in Massachusetts for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Emmanuel College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Emmanuel College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Emmanuel College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 30 ACT score.

Emmanuel College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >90%
27 to 30 Avg + 80%-90%
25 to 27 Avg - 71%-80%
23 to 25 Reach 59%-71%
Less than 23 Low <59%
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High School Class Rank

56% of Emmanuel College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top ten percent.

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

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Emmanuel College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,368 1,418 5,786
Accepted 3,601 1,010 4,611
Acceptance Rate 82% 71% 80%
Enrolled 448 120 568
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 12% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

52

Applicants have 52 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Emmanuel College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Emmanuel College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.6 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1240 and ACT of 27 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024