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Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$42,799

Acceptance Rate

48%

Graduation Rate

78%

Annual Tuition

$55,392

At a Glance

Total Students

4,145

Retention Rate

88%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$23,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Emerson College is a private, non-profit institution in Boston with 4,145 students. The college has a 47.5% acceptance rate and a strong retention rate of 87.8%. The graduation rate is 78.2%. The net price of tuition is $55,392, and 46.6% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $30,413, increasing to $42,799 after five years, and $62,832 after ten years. The median debt for students is $23,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$30k

1 YEAR

$43k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 61% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Emerson College alumni earn a median of $30,413. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $42,799, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $62,832. The median debt for graduates is $23,000. Nearly half of the students, 46.6%, receive financial aid.

Emerson College has a student body of 4,145 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 47.5% and a graduation rate of 78.2%. The retention rate is 87.8%. The annual in-state tuition is $55,392.

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Campus Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA 02116-4624

Emerson College is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Emerson College has an acceptance rate of 47.5%.