Emerson College

Boston, MA • privateDIII | New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Overview Demographics Admissions Outcomes Cost & Aid 🏈 Athletics 🚗 Travel

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,301 • Total: 5,988
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
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Website
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
79.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
72.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
88.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$71,674
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $53,824
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$16,650
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $31,412
$30,001-48,000 $34,742
$48,001-75,000 $39,297
$75,001-110,000 $43,628
$110,001+ $55,833
Students Receiving Pell Grants
77%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$50,703

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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