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Emerson College

Boston, MA

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56,032 /year
Private tuition
before financial aid
43%
43%
Acceptance Rate
4,155
Students
Urban setting
Urban
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Overview

Emerson College is a Comprehensive institution located in Boston, MA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA  02116-4624
United States
Contact Phone: 617-824-8500

Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business/commerce, General Checkmark
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management, General Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Advertising Checkmark
Broadcast Journalism Checkmark
Communication And Media Studies, Other Checkmark
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia Checkmark
Journalism Checkmark
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,109
Applied
5,176
Accepted
4,155
Enrolled
43%
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Female Admissions

8,768
Females Applied
3,822
Females Accepted
44%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

3,341
Males Applied
1,354
Males Accepted
41%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

60
Application Fee
3.73
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs Interview
Other requirements: Resume, Portfolio

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen January 15th Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan November 1st Not reported No
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 650 730
SAT Math 600 700
ACT Composite 27 31

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

56,032
Private
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Fees

1,024
Full-time student fees
20,920
Room & board

Financial Aid

31,650
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,079
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
10,315
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,555
Avg. Loan Aid
13,299
Avg. Grant Aid
27,887
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
56%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,155
Total Undergrad students
16%
International Students
78%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 11.38%
Black or African American 4.85%
White or Caucasian 55.41%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.02%
Asian 5.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.05%
Two or more races 4.58%
Other 1.83%

Gender

Male (34.75%)
Female (65.25%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 52%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
EVVY's (award show), Spring Musical and Emerson Recognition and Achievement Awards (student government)

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
Greek sororities Checkmark
Local fraternities Checkmark
Local sororities Checkmark
Most popular organizations:
EIV (Emerson Independent Video), National Broadcasting Society (student chapter), SPEC (Screenwriting), Entertainment Monthly (entertainment news) and Emerson International (international student group)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Golf No Checkmark No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Golf No No No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
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