Emerson College
Emerson College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Boston, MA. It enrolls about 5,670 students and admits roughly 47% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Boston, MA 02116 |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Enrollment | 5,670 |
| Acceptance rate | 47% |
| Applicants / admitted | 11,092 / 5,267 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $54,816 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $54,816 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 79% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 88% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 650–720 |
| ACT middle 50% | 30–33 |
| Website | www.emerson.edu/ |
| Phone | 6178248500 |
Admissions
About 11,092 students applied and 5,267 were admitted. Of those admitted, 997 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $54,816 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 931 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 79% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Emerson College is in Boston, MA, Suffolk County. Its coordinates are 42.3522, -71.0654.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Emerson College?
About 47% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 11,092 applicants.
How much does Emerson College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $54,816 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Emerson College?
About 5,670 students are enrolled.