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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
Emmanuel College is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1263, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,245 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,569.
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Emmanuel College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1263
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision
November 1
Early Action
November 1
Regular Decision
February 15
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$22,969
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (53)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
- •79% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
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Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1949, the college completed the construction of Alumnae Hall, a science center, the first building constructed on campus after the original Administration Building.
- •The trustees of the college were incorporated by the state in 1921.
- •Kennedy served on the college's advisory board from 1946 until his death in 1963.
- •At the same time, Emmanuel started admitting men, enrolling its first undergraduate male students in 2001.
- •Emmanuel's building plan also included the Jean Yawkey Student Center, which opened in 2004 as the first new building on campus in 35 years.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
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Getting There
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Nearby Attractions
Fenway Parkwalkable
Historic home of the Boston Red Sox, America's oldest baseball stadium
Museum of Fine Artswalkable
One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumwalkable
Stunning museum featuring art collection in a Venetian-style palace
Symphony Hallwalkable
Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Transfer Admission
International Students
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