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Emmanuel College

Boston, Massachusetts 02115

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1919
Motto
"God with us"
Mascot
Halo the Saint Bernard
Type
Private college
Division
Division III

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Admission Office

400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115

617-735-9715[email protected]
81%Acceptance
1263SAT Avg
1,874Students
13:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$68,245Earnings 10yr
$31,569Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1263

Reading & WritingMid: 630
590680
MathMid: 585
580650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2631

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common Application

Early Decision

November 1

Early Action

November 1

Regular Decision

February 15

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,686
Room & Board$17,500
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$63,864
Average Net Price$31,569
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,767
$30–48K$27,336
$48–75K$29,300
$75–110K$30,863
$110K+$34,351

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

38.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.8%/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)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
70
Avg class size
16
Student-faculty ratio
13:1

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

Campus Life

Division IIIGreat Northeast Athletic ConferenceNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

First-year students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-styleApartments

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
1,874
Gender Split
77% / 23%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 7%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.8%
Freshman Retention79.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,180
10 Years$68,245

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BaseballDanceField hockeyTennisLacrosse teams

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

152Very High

Estimated from MA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
3 mi(5 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
188 mi(326 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
268 mi(465 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan5 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston44 mi
PVD Providence TF Green46 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA3 mi · ~5 min drive
New York, NY188 mi · ~5h 26m drive
Hartford, CT90 mi · ~2h 36m drive
Providence, RI39 mi · ~1h 8m drive
Albany, NY137 mi · ~3h 57m drive
Syracuse, NY261 mi · ~7h 32m drive
Rochester, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Buffalo, NY397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA268 mi · ~7h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Harrisburg, PA332 mi · ~9h 35m drive
Newark, NJ194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Trenton, NJ239 mi · ~6h 54m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

Deadline Calendar

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