Emerson College

Boston, MA • private • III | New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,301 • Total: 5,988

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
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Website

www.emerson.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,446 (33.6%) • Female: 2,855 (66.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	245	5.7%
Black/African American	215	5.0%
Hispanic/Latino	467	10.9%
White	2,341	54.4%
Two or More Races	204	4.7%
International	704	16.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

47.5%

5,267 admitted from 11,092 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 650-720
Math: 600-690
Total: 1250-1410

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

30-33

Application Types Offered

EA ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$65

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/03/2025
ED I:	11/03/2025
ED II:	01/05/2026
RD:	01/16/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

79.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

72.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

88.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

18.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$78,202

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $56,032

Room & Board

$20,920

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$32,650
$30,001-48,000	$32,621
$48,001-75,000	$41,927
$75,001-110,000	$46,252
$110,001+	$57,288

Students Receiving Pell Grants

77%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$50,703

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Volleyball

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball

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Common questions about Emerson College

What is Emerson College's acceptance rate?

Emerson College accepts 47% of applicants, from 11,092 applications.

How much does Emerson College cost?

Tuition and fees are $56,032. Families earning under $30,000 pay $32,650 on average after aid.

Does Emerson College require SAT or ACT scores?

Emerson College does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Emerson College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 30 and 33 on the ACT.

What is Emerson College's graduation rate?

79% of students graduate within six years.