Emerson College
tuition & fees
$54,816
graduate tuition & fees
$34,352
acceptance rate
47%
Student Population
5,891
online students
845
Number of Programs
46
Financial Aid Amount
$25,467
SAT Scores
1,340
Graduation Rate
79%
Emerson College is a Private, 4 years college located in Boston, Massachusetts. Emerson ranked 17th in Massachusetts Colleges and 6th in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 5,891 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Emerson's acceptance rate is 47.48% last year (undergraduate school).
Emerson College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Emerson College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-4624 |
| Phone | 617-824-8500 |
| WEB | www.emerson.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.emerson.edu/admissions-aid |
| Online Application | www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | emerson.edu/departments/student-financial-services |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/emerson |
| Veterans Tuition | emerson.edu/departments/student-success/veterans-affairs-resources/benefits |
| Disability Service | emerson.edu/departments/student-accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Emerson College is 47.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.93%. The application fees are $65 for undergraduate programs and $60 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 47.48 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.93 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
Tuition & Fees
Emerson's 2024 tuition & fees is $54,816 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.42% compared to the last year's rate ($52,496).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $34,352. The graduate tuition increased by 3.93% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $54,816 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $34,352 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 5,891 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 845 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Emerson has 4,155 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,736 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,891 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,155 |
| Graduate Students | 1,736 |
| Online Enrollment | 845 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Emerson offers 46 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Emerson
| Number of programs | 46 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |