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  • BOSTON, MA
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Emerson College

#602 in Best Colleges in America
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      C minus
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B
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    120 BOYLSTON STREET
    BOSTON, MA 02116
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    About Emerson...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

    From Emerson College

    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 the foundational knowledge you need to hone your craft and succeed in fields and industries that shape our society, culture, and future.

    To hear more about the Emerson community, check out our podcast, Inside Emerson at https://rss.com/podcasts/insideemerson/

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 17
    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
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    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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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Cinematography and Video Production
      356 Graduates
    • Creative Writing
      133 Graduates
    • Journalism
      114 Graduates
    • Drama and Theatre Production
      96 Graduates
    • Marketing
      84 Graduates
    • Communications
      66 Graduates
    • Business
      40 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      35 Graduates
    • Sports Communication
      23 Graduates
    • Theatre Design
      16 Graduates
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    Student Life at Emerson

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    A vast amount of student organizations, activities, and events will play a large part in your student experience at Emerson. Organizations on campus include dance groups, comedy troupes, film collaborations, theatre troupes, Greek life, a highly-respected radio station and polling society, literary journals, intercultural and spiritual groups, and so much more. Discover your Emerson experience.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      25%
    • On Campus
      75%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,626 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    82
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    14%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    83%
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    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%
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