Emmanuel College Admission Requirements

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Emmanuel College Admission Overview

Emmanuel College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Emmanuel College admitted 75.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-) and SAT 1170-1340. Emmanuel College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Emmanuel College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.7%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Emmanuel College

Acceptance Rate

The Emmanuel College acceptance rate is 75.7%. Last year, 4,614 of 6,099 applicants were admitted. That is the 37th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Emmanuel College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Emmanuel College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.6

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Emmanuel College typically have around a 3.6 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Emmanuel College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

42% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #22 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Emmanuel College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Emmanuel College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1170-1340

Freshmen who sent SAT

8%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 600
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1170
SAT 25th percentile scores for Emmanuel College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 670
  • Math 670
  • Composite 1340
SAT 75th percentile scores for Emmanuel College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Emmanuel College typically score around a 1260 SAT (middle 50% 1170–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 83rd percentile nationally. Emmanuel College ranks #25 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1170 to 1340

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SAT policy

Emmanuel College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Emmanuel College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1340+ Above 75th >86%
1260 to 1340 Avg + 77%-86%
1170 to 1260 Avg - 62%-77%
Below 1170 Below mid-50 <62%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Emmanuel College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Emmanuel College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Emmanuel College

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Emmanuel College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,533 1,566 6,099
Accepted 3,566 1,048 4,614
Acceptance Rate 79% 67% 76%
Enrolled 392 124 516
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 12% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Emmanuel College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

168

Applicants have 168 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Emmanuel College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Emmanuel College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Emmanuel College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1170-1340); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165671.

GPA calculator: Emmanuel College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026