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47%
Moderately Selective
78%
Graduation
About Emerson College
Emerson College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 4,145 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 47% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 78%. Graduates earn a median salary of $62,832 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $46,766 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
47%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
78%
Enrollment
4,145
Total students
Median Earnings
$62,832
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$55,392
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,392
Per year
Average Net Price
$46,766
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1260–1410
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
30 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1260
Median
1325
75th
1410
4001600
SAT Math
25th
600
Median
635
75th
690
200800
ACT Composite
25th
30
Median
30
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$55,392/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$46,766/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$187,064
10-Year Earnings
$628,320
ROI Multiple
3.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Emerson College
Student Outcomes
78%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$63k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,145
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
