Emerson College

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

51.3%

Applicants (fall 2023)

11,092

Admitted (fall 2023)

5,267

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

997

Yield (admitted who enroll)

19%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

49%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

43%

SAT reading, middle 50%

660–720

SAT math, middle 50%

610–700

ACT composite, middle 50%

29–32

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

20% / 7%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$80,399

Tuition & fees – in-state

$57,056

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$57,056

Median debt at graduation

$23,000

Students with federal loans

43%

Graduate within 6 years

77%

Freshmen who return for year 2

87%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$30,413

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$62,832

Undergraduates

3,870

Graduate students

1,355

Student-to-faculty ratio

14 : 1

Women

66%

Students receiving Pell grants

16%

Full-time faculty

32%

President

Jay Bernhardt

Main phone

(617) 824-8500

Address

120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-4624

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