B
Good
Score: 64/100

Emerson College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02116
🌐 www.emerson.edu/
Outcomes
A
86/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
B
69/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
B
62/100

Quick Stats

5,670
Total Enrollment
79%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
47%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors

The Emerson College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,341,949
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,585/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02114 (3.8% cap, Boston)

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🏆 Where Emerson College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
of 2 schools
#4
Publishing
of 5 schools
#11
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
of 100 schools
#11
Sports Communication
of 14 schools
#12
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
of 85 schools
#18
Creative Writing
of 70 schools
#21
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
of 39 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $53,824 $53,824
Total Cost (On-Campus) $80,612 $80,612

Financial Aid

81%
Receive Any Aid
15%
Receive Pell Grants
50%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Cinematography and Film/Video Production 470 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 326 grads/yr Creative Writing 228 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 100 grads/yr Journalism 79 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 68 grads/yr Drama and Dance Teacher Education 57 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 48 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 43 grads/yr Publishing 39 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 34 grads/yr Sports Communication 30 grads/yr Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 24 grads/yr Political Communication 24 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 24 grads/yr Communication and Media Studies, Other 24 grads/yr Playwriting and Screenwriting 18 grads/yr Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 14 grads/yr Acting 14 grads/yr Musical Theatre 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Emerson College's top programs commonly pursue.

Producers and directors
$83k/yr 167,000 jobs
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs
Film and video editors
$71k/yr 43,500 jobs
Camera operators, television, video, and film
$69k/yr 36,400 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Speech-language pathologists
$95k/yr 187,400 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78k/yr 72,200 jobs

Student Demographics

5,670
Total Students
72%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 13%
Black 6%
Asian 5%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 11%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Emerson College?
Emerson College has an acceptance rate of 47%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Emerson College?
Tuition at Emerson College is $53,824 for in-state students and $53,824 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Emerson College?
The graduation rate at Emerson College is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Emerson College a good school?
Emerson College has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Emerson College?
Emerson College has a total enrollment of 5,670 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology