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Acceptance Rate History
Emerson College
MA · Current rate: 47%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47.48% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 42.75% | 12,109 | 5,176 |
| 2021 | 45.28% | 11,568 | 5,238 |
| 2020 | 41.05% | 13,326 | 5,470 |
| 2019 | 33.35% | 15,353 | 5,120 |
| 2018 | 35.64% | 12,941 | 4,612 |
| 2017 | 46.06% | 10,360 | 4,772 |
| 2016 | 48.06% | 9,149 | 4,397 |
| 2015 | 49.03% | 8,618 | 4,225 |
| 2014 | 49.18% | 8,709 | 4,283 |
| 2013 | 47.98% | 8,198 | 3,933 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Emerson College's acceptance rate has remained relatively stable at around 47.5% from 2013 to 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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