Emerson College

grade A minus
Overall Grade
4 Year
BOSTON, MA
Rating 3.49 out of 5 1,112 reviews

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Academics
grade A minus
Value
grade B+
Diversity
grade A
Campus
grade B minus
Athletics
grade C
Party Scene
grade B
Professors
grade B
Location
grade A+
Dorms
grade B+
Campus Food
grade C+
Student Life
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Safety
grade B

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120 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02116

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Athletic Division

NCAA Division III (without football)

Athletic Conference

New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

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Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson College is the United States' only four-year institution devoted exclusively to the study of communication and the arts. For over 130 years, Emerson has educated the most innovative and creative minds in our fields of expertise. Our hands-on, immersive programs provide you with the real-world experience, professional-grade facilities, and foundational knowledge you need to hone your craft and succeed in fields and industries that shape our society, culture, and future.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 15

Acceptance Rate

41%

SAT Range

1190-1380

ACT Range

27-31

Application Fee

$65

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Recommended

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$47,594 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$24,470 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

81%

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Professors

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

84%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 61 responses

56%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 73 responses

79%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 73 responses

Majors

Spotlight on Emerson's Business of Creative Enterprises Major

As a student at Emerson, it means you are ready to break boundaries. To move the world forward with your talent, vision and drive. Whether your passion is radio, film, theater, communication disorders, marketing, or an uncharted path in arts and communication, you’re prepared to trailblaze, and find ways to be heard, seen, inspire, and uplift others.

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Online

Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
25%
On Campus
75%
Online
0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

3,626 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

14%

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 47 responses

Ambitious
28%
Driven
19%
Quirky
17%
#SoEmerson
11%
Wannabe Tortured Artists
11%
People who have interests but can be unmotivated
6%
Emerson
4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

83%

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Poll

63%

of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 84 responses

Poll

67%

of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 106 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 47 responses

Creative
34%
A place to be yourself and create art.
28%
#SoEmerson
21%
Passionate
11%
Home away from home
2%
Racist
2%
We're all crazy, but at least we got style
2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$46,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

79%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%

71%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 38 responses

Emerson College Reviews

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I had a great experience at Emerson College! The things that I took issue with as a student over a decade ago, including lack of DEI programs/initiatives and low need-based aid compared to peers, have slowly been addressed, and I think they've been able to increase their profile academically as well as diversifying demographically.

Emerson College is love-it or hate-it, and I love it. Boston is amazing, everything is so accessible. Housing can be cramped, but the new freshman dorms are great. If you love theatre, there are performances happening all of the time from the different student groups. Many of them are completely free! Freshman year classes are easy, but I do admire the school's holistic approach to learning. If you're looking for a challenging academic experience, apply to the Honors program, worth the extra work. The school goes out of its way to accommodate student needs. Very open-minded and progressive. The food is hit or miss, can be bland. Basically no party scene and a very small sports scene, which I personally like. I will say that Emerson is very white and very liberal. I've never had a problem with this, just expect "political correctness." It's very expensive, even with scholarships. No school is perfect, and Emerson isn't for everyone, but I wouldn't want to be anywhere but here.

I love it here. If you’re an artist- especially a filmmaker, theater student, and/or interested literature, it can be quite easy to find individuals who are unique but share interests with you. There’s a variety of cool people with great artistic visions and it’s a perfect way to find people to start big projects with. Plus, the professors are cool and the liberal arts program means learning a lot of larger essential ideas you didn’t initial anticipate that you might find inspire your art. My only frustrations are with the larger management especially the financial side. Great school and facilities but the higher ups can be sometimes stingy and off putting with issues of money. Love the students and faculty though and it’s a beautiful, great school. Plus you’re in the HEART of Boston, that much I’m grateful for.

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