The 2025 tuition & fees of Emerson College is $57,056 and the 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $35,382. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average tuition for Master's College and University (larger programs)' tuition of $24,300.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2026 estimated tuition & fees at Emerson is $59,388 for Massachusetts residents and $59,388 for out-of-state students, a 4.1% increase compared to 2025's rate.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | Master's College And University (larger Programs)' Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | $54,816 | $23,694 |
| 2024-2025 | $57,056 | $24,300 |
| Change % 2024-2025 | 4.09% | 2.56% |
| 2025-2026 Estimate | $59,388 | $24,921 |
The living costs at Emerson is $24,363 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.43% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.67%.
The Emerson's 2025 COA is $82,669 for on-campus living and off-campus COA is $79,615.
75% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarships, and the average aid amount is $26,674. It could cover 46.75% of the full tuition amount.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $55,995.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $57,056 | |
| Room & Board | $20,920 | $17,866 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,443 | $3,443 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,250 | |
| COA | $82,669 | $79,615 |
| COA with Financial Aid | $55,995 | $52,941 |
Emerson's 4-years tuition is $233,879, based on current tuition and change rate.
Since the tuition & fees at Emerson College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $57,616 | $58,181 | $58,753 | $59,329 | $233,879 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $58,181 | $58,753 | $59,329 | $59,912 | $236,175 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $58,753 | $59,329 | $59,912 | $60,500 | $238,493 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $59,329 | $59,912 | $60,500 | $61,093 | $240,834 |
| Class of 2033 | Fall 2029 | $59,912 | $60,500 | $61,093 | $61,693 | $243,197 |
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2025, the estimated 4-years COA is $337,318.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $83,327 | $83,991 | $84,662 | $85,338 | $337,318 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $83,991 | $84,662 | $85,338 | $86,020 | $340,011 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $84,662 | $85,338 | $86,020 | $86,708 | $342,728 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $85,338 | $86,020 | $86,708 | $87,403 | $345,469 |
| Class of 2033 | Fall 2029 | $86,020 | $86,708 | $87,403 | $88,104 | $348,236 |
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $230,622.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $56,653 | $57,317 | $57,988 | $58,664 | $230,622 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $57,317 | $57,988 | $58,664 | $59,346 | $233,315 |
| Class of 2031 | Fall 2027 | $57,988 | $58,664 | $59,346 | $60,034 | $236,032 |
| Class of 2032 | Fall 2028 | $58,664 | $59,346 | $60,034 | $60,729 | $238,773 |
| Class of 2033 | Fall 2029 | $59,346 | $60,034 | $60,729 | $61,430 | $241,540 |
The graduate school tuition at Emerson College is $35,382. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at Emerson graduate program page.
| Year | Gradaute Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | $34,352 |
| 2024-2025 | $35,382 |
| Change % 2024-2025 | 3.00% |
| 2025-2026 | $36,443 |
For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Emerson is $1,751. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,444.
| Year | Tuition Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2023-2024 | $1,682 |
| 2024-2025 | $1,751 | |
| 2025-2026 (Estimate) | $1,823 | |
| Graduate | 2023-2024 | $1,402 |
| 2024-2025 | $1,444 | |
| 2025-2026 (Estimate) | $1,487 |
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The following table compares tuition & fees between Emerson College and its similar schools.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | $57,056 | |
| Boston University | $68,102 | |
| Northeastern University | $66,162 | |
| Harvard University | $61,676 | |
| Boston College | $70,702 | |
| Tufts University | $70,704 | |
The projected 4-year cost for a degree is approximately $337,318. The tuition and fees are around $59,329 per year, totaling about $233,879 over four years.
The undergraduate tuition at Emerson is much higher than the average for similar schools ($30,667 - private (not-for-profit) Master's College and University (larger programs)).
The graduate tuition at Emerson is much higher than the average for similar schools ($18,087 - private (not-for-profit) Master's College and University (larger programs)).
Ratings & Review
Robert DeMattia (Alum)
Expensive
Emerson has the best teachers in BFA Film program. I would highly recommend this program for film students
Robert DeMattia strongly recommends the school.