Emmanuel College (MA): what international applicants need

What are Emmanuel College (MA)'s application deadlines for 2026–27?

Emmanuel College (MA) has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Early Action II on December 15, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Emmanuel College (MA)'s acceptance rate?

75.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Emmanuel College (MA) admitted 4,614 of its 6,099 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Emmanuel College (MA) require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Emmanuel College (MA) is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Emmanuel College (MA)?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 570–670 in Math and 600–670 in Reading and Writing (8% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Emmanuel College (MA)'s application fee for international students?

Emmanuel College (MA) charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Emmanuel College (MA) accept?

Emmanuel College (MA) doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Emmanuel College (MA) require?

Emmanuel College (MA) requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Emmanuel College (MA) require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Emmanuel College (MA) requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Emmanuel College (MA) have?

20 of Emmanuel College (MA)'s 1,909 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Emmanuel College (MA) cost for international students?

Emmanuel College (MA)'s published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $48,550, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $18,280. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,696 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source