Emerson College

Boston, MA

Emerson College

Boston, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$48,728

$48,728

not including room and board

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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
1%
700-800
29%
600-699
43%
500-599
26%
400-499
2%
700-800
14%
600-699
50%
500-599
32%
400-499
4%
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30-36
68%
24-29
27%
18-23
5%
30-36
15%
24-29
67%
18-23
15%
12-17
3%
30-36
47%
24-29
49%
18-23
4%
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

1

teacher

13

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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Most Popular Majors

  1. Media Arts Production
  2. Writing/literature/publishing
  3. Marketing
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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
1%
700-800
29%
600-699
43%
500-599
26%
400-499
2%
700-800
14%
600-699
50%
500-599
32%
400-499
4%
composite english math
30-36
68%
24-29
27%
18-23
5%
30-36
15%
24-29
67%
18-23
15%
12-17
3%
30-36
47%
24-29
49%
18-23
4%

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

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

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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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
Writing/Literature/Publishing
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Media Arts Production
  2. Writing/literature/publishing
  3. Marketing

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%
24

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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

80

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

48

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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