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Emerson College
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 51%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $49,215
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $67,317
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Emerson College is a private nonprofit college in Boston, MA with 3,870 undergraduates. It admits 51% of applicants, and admitted students average 1358 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $49,215 per year ($49,140 for families earning under $30,000). 80% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,317 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 51%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,092
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,267
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing660–720
200800
SAT Math610–700
200800
ACT Composite29–32
136
What Emerson College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $82,669
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $59,044
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$49,140
- $30–48k$43,321
- $48–75k$42,830
- $75–110k$47,619
- $110k+$59,402
Get a personal estimate with Emerson College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $67,317
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,870
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White55%
- Hispanic12%
- Black6%
- Asian6%
Emerson College FAQ
What is Emerson College's acceptance rate?+
Emerson College admits 51% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Emerson College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 660–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1358.
What ACT score do you need for Emerson College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–32.
Is Emerson College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Emerson College?+
In Fall 2023, 11,092 students applied to Emerson College and 5,267 were admitted; 997 enrolled.
Does Emerson College consider legacy status?+
No. Emerson College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Emerson College require an essay?+
Emerson College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Emerson College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $82,669 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $49,215.
What is Emerson College's graduation rate?+
80% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 165662 · How we use this data
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