Emerson Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 51.31%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1340. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $57,056
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Emerson:
- Total Enrollment: 5,263, including 599 online students
- 3,908 Undergraduate, 1,355 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 29.1% men, 70.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 77%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 87%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 48 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Emerson Overview
Emerson College (Emerson) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Emerson's tuition & fees is $57,056 for the academic year 2024-2025. 75% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,674.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,263 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Emerson's acceptance rate is 51.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.55%. The median SAT score is 1340 and the ACT score is 31.
Emerson ranked 17th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Emerson College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Emerson College is $57,056. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $35,382.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $59,388 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $36,443.
| Undergraduate | $57,056 |
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| Graduate | $35,382 |
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| Undergraduate | $59,388 |
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| Graduate | $36,443 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Emerson College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Emerson
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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