Emerson College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Emerson College
School Type:
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Emerson College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,123, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 45%. The college offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 79%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $50,360.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
45% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
79% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARecommended
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile28-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1200-1400
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
6k
Students enrolled
26%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
56%
Unknown
3%
Black
6%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
12%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
5
Total Online Enrollment
1534
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.26% online, 74% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's31% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
17%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
80%
Pell Grant
14%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 2 | COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 3 | COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 4 | EDUCATION. | |||
| 5 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| 6 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 7 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 8 | MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| 9 | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
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