Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Online | emerson.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson College is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 13,326 prospective students applied, and 5,470 were granted admission. Of those admitted 939 enrolled in the school. 4,670 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 445 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $50,240 plus fees of $908. Emerson is ranked 154 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Emerson is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Emerson College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#154 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#116 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#16 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#490 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1380 |
| ACT | 27/31 |
| GPA | 3.73 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $908 |
| Room and Board | $18,768 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,410 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,526 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Communication | 33% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 29% |
| English and Literature | 19% |
| Business | 14% |
| Health Professions | 2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165662 IPEDS survey data for Emerson College.
Current students may use the Emerson College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.