Emerson College Massachusetts

Arts-focused Boston college with 5,670 students and a 47.5% acceptance rate.

College statistics

Address:
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
02116
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.emerson.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$56,032
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$56,032
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$76,952
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$76,952
Room and Board:
$20,920
Total Student Enrollment:
5,670
Acceptance Rate:
47.5%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
720
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
690
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
33
Endowment (End of Year):
$264,747,512
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Visual and Performing Arts

Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts is a private, not-for-profit institution specializing in visual and performing arts. The college enrolls approximately 5,670 students in a city setting and draws applicants from across the country.

Annual tuition is $56,032, with a total cost of attendance of $76,952 including room and board. The college admits roughly 47% of applicants. Admitted students typically have SAT Reading scores around 720 (75th percentile), SAT Math around 690 (75th percentile), or ACT Composite scores around 33 (75th percentile). With tuition exceeding $50,000, many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate.

This college suits students drawn to arts training in a focused environment rather than a broad research university. For details on programs, financial aid, and student outcomes, visit www.emerson.edu/.

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