C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Emmanuel College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Emmanuel College campus, Boston, MA
Emmanuel College campus, Boston, MA. Photo: Daderot, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,059
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Emmanuel College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$68,245
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,180
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
67.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,250
Average SAT
29
Median ACT
22.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 66th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Emmanuel College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Marketing$46,491$78,338+13%#88 of 516#230$26,611
Biology$45,275$69,269+21%#109 of 841#304$27,000
Economics$51,698$68,905-17%#286 of 368#335$27,000
Criminology$36,824$67,814+22%#7 of 113#29$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,518$65,625-4%#552 of 1176#922$24,719
Design and Applied Arts$32,413$63,616+24%#52 of 299#119$27,000
Accounting and Related Services$63,595—————
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$41,522$62,013+23%#12 of 59#27$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$38,636$60,110+7%#166 of 660#370$27,000
Research and Experimental Psychology$36,603$60,022+8%#35 of 82#46$25,489
Political Science and Government$38,004$58,364-8%#365 of 565#503$26,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$41,346$57,341+3%#77 of 207#152$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,216$55,866+18%#85 of 680#367$27,000
International/Globalization Studies$29,688$51,255-15%#60 of 87#77$27,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$39,006————$25,964
English Language and Literature/Letters$32,451————$27,000
History$28,695————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Emmanuel College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $869,482
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,297/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02119 (4.0% cap, Boston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $46,200 $46,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $67,054 $67,054

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Pell Grants
67%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,059
Total Students
78%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 14%
Black 7%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 93%
Hybrid (Some Online) 1%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Emmanuel College?
Emmanuel College has an acceptance rate of 81%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Emmanuel College?
Tuition at Emmanuel College is $46,200 for in-state students and $46,200 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Emmanuel College?
The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Emmanuel College a good school?
Emmanuel College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Emmanuel College?
Emmanuel College has a total enrollment of 2,059 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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