Boston, MA
Located in Boston, MA, Emerson College is a private mid-sized school with roughly 3,870 undergraduates. Emerson College is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 51%. Among reported majors, Marketing shows the strongest outcomes -- $76,623/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 1, 2027Early Decision II isn't offered to performing arts (BFA) applicants.
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Emerson College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Emerson College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Emerson College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Emerson College's acceptance rate?
Emerson College in Boston, MA admits approximately 51% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Emerson College?
Admitted students at Emerson College typically score between 1270–1420 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Emerson College?
Admitted students at Emerson College typically score between 29–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Emerson College cost?
Emerson College's total cost of attendance is reported at $80,399 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Emerson College?
Emerson College's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 1, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Emerson College require students to live on campus?
No -- Emerson College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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