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EMERSON COLLEGE

  • 120 Boylston Street
  • Boston, MA 02116
  • OPEID College Code: 00214600
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  • General Phone: (617) 824-8500
  • President: Jacqueline Liebergott
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,556
  • College Mascot: Lions
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Emerson College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Emerson College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,3524,5916,943
Number Granted Admission (%)977 (42%)1,949 (42%)2,926 (42%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)274 (28%)480 (25%)754 (26%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam69090%
ACT ® Exam23931%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading570670
SAT ® Math540640
SAT ® Writing580670
 
ACT ® Composite2429
ACT ® English2531
ACT ® Math2227
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving53%10%6%42%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,739$5,222$1,650$13,800
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.3%0.7%0.7%
Number in Default1179
Number in Repayment8359041,235
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$30,063$28,988$27,497
In-State Tuition and Fees$30,063$28,988$27,497
Out of State Tuition and Fees$30,063$28,988$27,497
Books and Supplies$800$720$720
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$12,280$11,868$11,412
Other Expenses$1,431$1,431$1,373
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$44,574$43,007$41,002
In-State$44,574$43,007$41,002
Out of State$44,574$43,007$41,002
Off Campus
In-District$30,863$29,708$28,217
In-State$30,863$29,708$28,217
Out of State$30,863$29,708$28,217
Off Campus with Family
In-District$30,863$29,708$28,217
In-State$30,863$29,708$28,217
Out of State$30,863$29,708$28,217
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Business and Marketing Studies
International Marketing Degree-36-
Marketing Degree12488-
Corporate Communications Degree128-
 
Communication Technology
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree8--
 
Communications and Journalism
Broadcast Journalism Degree4311-
Communication Degree2--
Digital Communication and Media Degree181-
Health Communication Degree-15-
Journalism Degree2323-
Organizational Communication Degree6--
Political Communication Degree19--
Publishing Degree-49-
Radio and Television Degree17353-
 
Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree1137-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree15853-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders Degree12--
Speech and Language Pathology Degree-43-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree2--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting Degree16--
Cinematography and Film Degree160--
Directing and Theatrical Production Degree6--
Drama Degree46--
Music Performance Degree1--
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology Degree19--
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other Degree15--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,556
    • Undergraduate: 3,715 Graduate: 841
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,696 Female: 2,860
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,484 Female: 2,231
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 212 Female: 629
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,146 Part-Time: 410
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,431 Part-Time: 284
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 715 Part-Time: 126
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1944%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown99222%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18561%
Ages 18-191,46832%
Ages 20-211,65636%
Ages 22-2464514%
Ages 25-293919%
Ages 30-34912%
Ages 35-39290.6%
Ages 40-49390.9%
Ages 50-65210.5%
Age Over 6510.02%
Age Unknown1593%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees855581274
Faculty Status431177254
Tenured Faculty7575-
Graduate Assistants22-22
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service431177254
Primarily Instruction429175254
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1071061
Other Professionals1661579
Technical and/or Paraprofessional15114110
Clerical And Secretarial55523
Skilled Crafts2323-
Service and/or Maintenance39336
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$75,936 (177)$79,753 (100)$70,979 (77)
Professor$112,027 (21)$112,762 (15)$110,192 (6)
Associate Professor$83,899 (57)$85,814 (35)$80,851 (22)
Assistant Professor$67,271 (39)$66,857 (18)$67,625 (21)
Lecturer$61,372 (60)$64,905 (32)$57,335 (28)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$75,936 (177)$79,753 (100)$70,979 (77)
Professor$112,027 (21)$112,762 (15)$110,192 (6)
Associate Professor$83,899 (57)$85,814 (35)$80,851 (22)
Assistant Professor$67,271 (39)$66,857 (18)$67,625 (21)
Lecturer$61,372 (60)$64,905 (32)$57,335 (28)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes21511798
Unduplicated Athletes21111596
Baseball2323-
Basketball251510
Lacrosse351520
Soccer432617
Softball16-16
Tennis231211
Track and Field, X-Country221210
Volleyball281414
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$22,259$20,914
Assistant Coaches-$2,350$2,194
 
Coaches
All Coaches341816
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Lacrosse633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball431
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students78%
 
By Gender
Male83%
Female74%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien85%
American Indian100%
Black71%
Asian75%
Hispanic79%
White78%
Unknown78%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less74%
5 Years77%
6 Years78%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary57
On Campus
Forcible Rape-2
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary1016
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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