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Tuition & Fees

^$48,728

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

26%

600-699

57%

500-599

16%

400-499

700-800

29%

600-699

43%

500-599

26%

400-499

700-800

14%

600-699

50%

500-599

32%

400-499

composite english math

30-36

68%

24-29

27%

18-23

30-36

15%

24-29

67%

18-23

15%

12-17

30-36

47%

24-29

49%

18-23

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undergraduateRatios

39^%

male

61^%

female

teacher

students

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Very Selective

33^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	5,120
Declined	+ 10,233
Total Received	15,353

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Private (nonprofit)

3,878

undergraduate students

1,061

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Colleges for the Socially Liberal

Four-Year Colleges in Massachusetts

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Codes

SAT	3367
ACT	1820

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Fun Facts

Emerson College owns its own castle, Kasteel Well in the Netherlands, used for the school's semester abroad program.
Emerson College's WERS-FM is the oldest noncommercial broadcaster in Boston.
Though he only met the man once, Stephen King named a character in his short story "The Green Mile" after former Emerson College professor Reverend John Coffey.
Every year Emerson College presents the largest student-run awards show, the Evvy Awards, modeled after presentations like the Emmys and Academy Awards.
Calling all Harry Potter fans/athletes! You can find Quidditch teams at many colleges and universities across the United States, including Emerson College, Texas A&M, Loyola University Chicago, and Marquette University—just to name a few!
The Cutler Majestic Theater, owned and operated by Emerson College, is said to be haunted by former actors, stagehands, and others. The balcony is particularly prone to hauntings; spring-loaded seats will stay open on their own. Those in the know say "excuse me" when they pass those seats, since they're blocking the ghost's view!

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Location

School Facts

Emerson College, founded in 1880, is a private, coeducational institution. Its campus is located in Boston.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	4,939
Established in	1880
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by	• ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Boston, MA

Eight-acre, urban campus in Boston (population: 685,094) with study/internship centers in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Public transportation serves campus.

Emerson College
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4624

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
70%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 27%
Top 1/4: 65%
Top 1/2: 93%

Bottom 1/2: 7%
Bottom 1/4: 0%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

26%

600-699

57%

500-599

16%

400-499

700-800

29%

600-699

43%

500-599

26%

400-499

700-800

14%

600-699

50%

500-599

32%

400-499

composite english math

30-36

68%

24-29

27%

18-23

30-36

15%

24-29

67%

18-23

15%

12-17

30-36

47%

24-29

49%

18-23

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$65
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline	January 15
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	yes
Early action program application deadline	November 1
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Not used

Very Selective

33^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	5,120
Declined	+ 10,233
Total Received	15,353

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Michael Lynch
Director of Undergraduate Admission
P: 617 824-8600
F: 617 824-8609
admission@emerson.edu

Financial Aid

46^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$23,325.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$68,278
Tuition	$47,856
Room & board	$18,400
Additional fees	$872
Books & supplies	$1,150
Average Financial Aid	- $23,325
Total with Avg. Aid	$44,953

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$39,521,735
Federal	$3,269,989
State	$429,844
Institutional	$34,854,729
Other external	$967,173

Non-need-based

Total	$8,836,040
Federal
State
Institutional	$8,540,432
Other external	$295,608

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Business/Farm Supplement

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 617 824-8655
F: 617 824-8619
finaid@emerson.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Angela Grant
Director Financial Aid
angela_grant@emerson.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
track (indoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

ice hockey, martial arts, quidditch

Club Sports - Women's

dance, martial arts, quidditch

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, soccer

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Athletic Directors

Patricia Nicol (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: NCAA, ECAC, NEWMAC
Mascot: Lion
School colors: purple and gold

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Acting
Advertising
Animation
Animation/Motion Media
Audio Production
Broadcast Journalism
Business of Creative Enterprise
Cinema
Cinema Studies
Cinematography
Comedic Arts
Communication
Communication Disorders
Communication Disorders/Speech Pathology
Communication Sciences/Disorders
Communication Studies
Creative Writing
Digital Marketing/Data Analytics
Digital Post-Production
Directing
Drama
Film
Film Studies
Film/Media Arts
Film/Television
Film/Video
Interactive Digital Media
Journalism
Literature
Marketing
Marketing Communication/Advertising/Public Relations
Media Arts
Media Design
Media Production
Media Studies
Musical Theatre
New Media
Performing Arts
Political Communication
Political Communication/Leadership Politics/Social Advocacy
Popular Fiction/Writing
Print/Multimedia Journalism
Producing
Production/Stage Management
Public Relations
Publishing
Publishing/Writing
Screenwriting
Sound Design
Speech Pathology
Sports Communication
Strategic Marketing Communications
Studio Television Production
Television
Theatre Design/Technology
Theatre Education
Theatre Studies
Video Production
Video/Film
Video/Television
Visual/Media Arts
Writing
Writing for Film/Television
Writing for Screen/Television
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Programs Offered

Certificate programs
Double majors
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Self-designed majors

4,939

total students

22^%

in-state

78^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

79^%

3,878
students

Female
61^%
2,376

Male
39^%
1,502

21^%

1,061
students

Female
80^%
848

Male
20^%
213

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98^%

3,827
students

Female
62^%
2,349

Male
38^%
1,478

2^%

51
students

Female
53^%
27

Male
47^%
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Student Break-down

13%: Nonresident aliens
4%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%: Hispanic/Latino
59%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

64^%

Transfer applicants accepted

36^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Required of All
Interview	Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores	Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of All

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Minority student
Personal

Remedial services offered

Math
Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Other
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Tutors

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Admissions Factors

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Important

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
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students

1,061
students

3,827
students

51
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