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Emerson College

Emerson

Boston, Massachusetts 02116-4624

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Private urban college in Boston

Emerson College is a private urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1359.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,832 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $46,766.

Established
1880
Motto
"Expression Necessary to Evolution"
Mascot
Griff the Lion
Type
Private college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division III)

Campus Visits

34 upcoming visits · Next: Thu, Apr 9 · Campus Visit
47%Acceptance
1359SAT Avg
4,145Students
14:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$62,832Earnings 10yr
$46,766Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Emerson College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1359

Reading & WritingMid: 665
650720
MathMid: 635
600690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
3033

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

47.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1359

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$55,392
Room & Board$20,310
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$77,153
Average Net Price$46,766
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,412
$30–48K$34,742
$48–75K$39,297
$75–110K$43,628
$110K+$55,833

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$46,766

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,145
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 6%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 16%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.3%
Freshman Retention87.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,799
8 Years$53,113
10 Years$62,832

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,400
Men
$53,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#19
Forbes
#222
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#321

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

152Very High

Estimated from MA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
1 mi(2 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
190 mi(329 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
270 mi(468 min)

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