Emerson College
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$49,536
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About Emerson College
Emerson College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,708, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 41%. The college offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 79%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $49,536.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
41% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
79% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1190-1380
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards5k
Students enrolled
44%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
58%
Hispanic
14%
Non-U.S. Citizen
11%
Black
5%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
69%
Socio-economic diversity
14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
2,242
Percent of Programs Online
98% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 6% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $49,536 | $49,536 |
| Graduate | $31,104 | $31,104 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $18,768 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,410 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $16,650 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,410 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,410 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $72,914 | $72,914 |
| Off-campus without family | $70,796 | $70,796 |
| Off-campus with family | $54,146 | $54,146 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
14%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
77%
Pell Grant
14%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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