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Emerson College
Boston, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 51% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Emerson College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 51%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
51% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading660 - 720
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 32
1typical 50% range36
51%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,412
Earnings 5yr: $91,573
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,623
Earnings 5yr: $72,291
Debt: $24,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,005
Earnings 5yr: $74,461
Debt: N/A
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,337
Earnings 5yr: $61,538
Debt: $24,580
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,496
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,425
Publishing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,304
Earnings 5yr: $57,769
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,301
Earnings 5yr: $63,073
Debt: $24,625
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,202
Earnings 5yr: $62,654
Debt: $23,953
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,493
Earnings 5yr: $56,755
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,485
Earnings 5yr: $54,374
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,881
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,742
Earnings 5yr: $49,817
Debt: $24,250
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,951
Earnings 5yr: $52,518
Debt: $24,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,381
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,987
Journalism.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,294
Earnings 5yr: $73,141
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,040
Earnings 5yr: $69,644
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,760
Earnings 5yr: $33,947
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,912
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,550
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$49,180
In-State Tuition$57,056
Out-of-State Tuition$57,056
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
78%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,799
+47% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,832
Completion Signals
77%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
34%
Men66%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$118,339
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