Emerson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2036 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #555 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #504 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #7 of 24 | In Boston |
| #336 of 1,089 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 47%
- Undergraduates
- 4,171
- Graduates
- 1,499
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.emerson.edu
Emerson College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Emerson College has an acceptance rate of 47% and is among the top 14% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 47% | 43% | 49% |
| Applicants | 11,092 | 3,084 | 8,007 |
| Admissions | 5,267 | 1,323 | 3,944 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 997 | 310 | 687 |
642 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
705 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
204 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1250
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Emerson College are 1250-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
74 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Emerson College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3088 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 796 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 729 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 328 (6%) |
| Asian | 307 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 259 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 154 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Emerson College is $50,703 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $31,412 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $34,742 |
| $48-75K | $39,297 |
| $75-110K | $43,628 |
| $110K+ | $55,833 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,400 | $33,648 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,400 | $33,648 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,400 | $33,648 |
| Fee in-district | $992 | $704 |
| Fee in-state | $992 | $704 |
| Fee out-of-state | $992 | $704 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,583 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,310 |
Emerson College majors
Emerson College has granted 756 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs and 538 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Emerson College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 309 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 298 | |
| Creative Writing | 90 | 67 |
| Journalism | 68 | 17 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 40 | 20 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 50 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 42 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 11 | 22 |
| Publishing | 33 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | |
| Sports Communication | 20 | 3 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 21 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 19 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 17 | |
| Musical Theatre | 17 | |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 15 | |
| Marketing, Other | 15 | |
| Political Communication | 12 | 3 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 | 5 |
| Acting | 13 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 10 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 9 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 5 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Radio and Television | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 756 | 538 |
Emerson College has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 79% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Emerson College has published 1,777 scientific papers with 38,837 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Biology, Linguistics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 43 |
| 1993 | 25 | 65 |
| 1994 | 27 | 99 |
| 1995 | 12 | 82 |
| 1996 | 19 | 189 |
| 1997 | 17 | 174 |
| 1998 | 17 | 179 |
| 1999 | 19 | 216 |
| 2000 | 12 | 239 |
| 2001 | 16 | 212 |
| 2002 | 12 | 237 |
| 2003 | 33 | 292 |
| 2004 | 26 | 280 |
| 2005 | 29 | 363 |
| 2006 | 26 | 405 |
| 2007 | 36 | 479 |
| 2008 | 42 | 566 |
| 2009 | 48 | 760 |
| 2010 | 55 | 776 |
| 2011 | 65 | 839 |
| 2012 | 45 | 1011 |
| 2013 | 52 | 1043 |
| 2014 | 78 | 1203 |
| 2015 | 57 | 1331 |
| 2016 | 82 | 1508 |
| 2017 | 99 | 1483 |
| 2018 | 75 | 2018 |
| 2019 | 101 | 2628 |
| 2020 | 98 | 3069 |
| 2021 | 131 | 4396 |
| 2022 | 76 | 4379 |
| 2023 | 101 | 3933 |
| 2024 | 71 | 3489 |
Emerson College alumni
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Brandon Lee
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorThai boxertelevision actormartial artist
- Biography
-
Brandon Bruce Lee was an American actor. Establishing himself as a rising action star in the early 1990s, he landed what was to be his breakthrough role as Eric Draven in the supernatural superhero film The Crow (1994). However, Lee's career and life were cut short by his accidental death during the film's production.
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Jennifer Coolidge
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actorcharacter actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress. Known for her work in the comedy genre, Coolidge is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2023, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
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Paul Thomas Anderson
- Occupations
- directorscreenwriterwriterproducerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Paul Thomas Anderson, also known by his initials PTA, is an American filmmaker. His accolades include a BAFTA Award, and nominations for 11 Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He has also won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and the Silver and Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
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Henry Winkler
- Occupations
- writertelevision directorfilm produceractorstage actor
- Biography
-
Henry Franklin Winkler is an American actor, author, director, and producer. Widely known as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the sitcom Happy Days, Winkler has distinguished himself as a character actor for roles on stage and screen. His many accolades include three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and two Critics Choice Awards.
General info
| Alternative names | EC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1880 |
| Motto | Bringing Innovation to Communication and the Arts |
| Colors | royal purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,000 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 120 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts, 02116-4624 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6178248500 |