| Region: | Northeast |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Lion |
| Website: | www.emerson.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $ 34,198 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $ 34,198 |
| Retention Rate: | 88% |
| Enrollment: | 4,875 |
| Year Established: | 1880 |
About Emerson College, Boston
For a unique educational experience in communications and other liberal and fine arts, Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, is a great choice.
Student life at Emerson is centered on creativity. Campus events and activities like theatre and musical performances and gallery exhibits are hosted frequently. Its location in Boston also provides additional resources with its many museums, theatres, bookstores and galleries.
Academics at Emerson primarily consist of artistic specializations. Undergraduate majors are offered in Communication Arts, Filming, Creative Writing, Stage Production and many more. Graduate degrees are also available in Journalism, Publishing and Writing, Global Marketing Communications and Advertising and more.
Students may also take a one-year certificate program, available in a wide variety of fields from Graphic Novel Writing to Playwriting.
Admissions require students to complete both a Common Application and an Emerson application, submit official high school transcripts, a teacher evaluation and ACT/SAT scores and choose a field of concentration. Students seeking degrees in Performing Arts, Film and the Honors Program are required to send in additional materials.
Merit scholarships are offered to eligible students to help cover the cost of tuition. Students who complete a FAFSA application will also be considered for federal financial aid through the form of scholarships, student loans and work study programs.
Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 3.5 of 5 Stars 2 Reviews
50% of students gave Emerson College, Boston 4 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Tester Tester Alumnus - Grad Year 1995
I studied overseas in Maastricht as part of the MA in global marketing and advertising. Great area to study in and get a global flavor (especially fellow students from all parts of the world - would do it again).
Emerson College, Boston Map & Location
Emerson College, Boston
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Getting Around Emerson College, Boston
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Transit
Excellent transit. This area has plenty of convenient public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Boston, MA
Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 3,965 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 825 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 4,875 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 9%
- African American: 3%
- Caucasian: 58%
- Asian: 4%
- Unknown and Other: 24%
| Latino | 9% |
|---|---|
| African American | 3% |
| Caucasian | 58% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Unknown and Other | 24% |
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