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
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47%Acceptance
1359SAT Avg
4,145Students
14:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$62,832Earnings 10yr
$46,766Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate47.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1359
Reading & WritingMid: 665
650720
MathMid: 635
600690
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 30
3033
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
Programs (25)
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
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Source: Wikipedia