Overview
Emerson College is liberal arts college focusing on communication and the arts located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1880 as a "school of oratory," Emerson still focuses largely on communication, just through 26 majors that culminate in a Bachelor of Arts, Science, or Fine Arts. The college also features an interdisciplinary studies degree and a competitive honors program. Students can take advantage of the study abroad program at Kasteel Well in the Netherlands where students work, live, and study inside of a 14th century medieval castle, as well as the Emerson Los Angeles campus, which is an award-winning facility. The BFA in Comedic Arts is the first degree of its kind in the country.
Acceptance Rate:
47%
Average Net Price:
$47,594
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
31
Average SAT Composite
1318
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $57,056 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $57,056 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $20,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,447
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,890
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,212
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
3%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4148
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,890
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$56,123,776
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$16,325,388
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,351
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
49%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,501
Average Other Loans Per Year
$27,962
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
11092
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
179
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
20%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
Average SAT Composite: 1318
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
5,670
Total Number of Undergrads
4,171
0
100
76%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
79%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
35
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
67
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
13%
Student Organizations
85
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
52%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
52%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
116
Total Female Athletes
109
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Emerson College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,200
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Emerson College
Self-Employed
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Top 5 Sectors
Media and Communication
Business Development
Arts and Design
Marketing
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
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