Overview
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| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Online | emmanuel.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Emmanuel College occupies a 17-acre campus in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, adjacent to the Longwood Medical Area and within walking distance of multiple cultural institutions. Founded in 1919 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Emmanuel was the first Catholic college for women in New England, later transitioning to coeducational status in 2001. The college features a mix of historic Gothic Revival architecture and modern facilities, centered around its main academic building, the Administration Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Emmanuel offers liberal arts and sciences programs with particular strengths in nursing, psychology, and business management, while maintaining its traditional focus on combining professional preparation with liberal arts education. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing provided in six residence halls, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as part of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Emmanuel College is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Emmanuel College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#408 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#292 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#27 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#497 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1330 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $486 |
| Room and Board | $17,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,868 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,054 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| General Studies | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165671 IPEDS survey data for Emmanuel College.
Current students may use the Emmanuel College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025