Emerson College

Boston, MA

Private nonprofit midsize campus City: Large 3,870 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$49,180per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$57,056published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$57,056published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
51%
Average SAT
1,358of admitted students
Average ACT
30of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$62,83210 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Large
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus

Most common fields of study

  • Visual & performing arts55%
  • Communication & journalism15%
  • English language & literature12%
  • Business & marketing12%
  • Health professions2%
  • Education2%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Emerson College.