Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science
Foreign Language	3
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives		4

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Considered if submitted	January 5
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only	Not used if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

120 Boylston Street

City, State, Zip

Boston, MA 02116-4624

Phone

(617) 824-8600

Fax

(617) 824-8609

E-mail

admission@emerson.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

$65

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling, notification begins April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

November 1

Early Action Notification

December 15

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record		X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests			X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay	X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

36% of 12,941 applicants were admitted

Women

36% of 8,899 applicants were admitted

Men

34% of 4,042 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

1,099 (24%) of 4,612 admitted students enrolled

Women

679 (21%) of 3,232 admitted students enrolled

Men

423 (31%) of 1,380 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

1,490

Students Accepting Wait List Position

739

Students Admitted From Wait List

0

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.73

3.75 and Above

49%

3.50 - 3.74

24%

3.25 - 3.49

17%

3.00 - 3.24

7%

2.50 - 2.99

3%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

590-700 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

25%

Score of 600 - 700

44%

Score of 500 - 600

28%

Score of 400 - 500

3%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

610-690 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

24%

Score of 600 - 700

59%

Score of 500 - 600

16%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

27-31 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

41%

Score of 24 - 29

54%

Score of 18 - 23

5%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 29%
Top quarter: 70%
Top half: 94%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$67,128

Tuition and Fees

$48,728

Room and Board

$18,400

Books and Supplies

Not reported

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline November 15
Final deadline February 1

Award Notification

On or about April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Institutional Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002146	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Business/Farm Supplement
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

671 (74.7%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

475 (70.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

473 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

80 (17.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

64%

Average Award

$27,955

Need-Based Gift

Received by 453 (95.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,140

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 437 (90.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,292

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 84 (18.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

236 (24.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,539

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

2,428 (64.6%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

2,050 (84.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,021 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

161 (7.3%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

49%

Average Award

$23,479

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,862 (91.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,114

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,829 (91.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,744

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 165 (8.1%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

593 (13.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,850

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$23,653

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Performing Arts

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Parents of Current Students

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Visual and performing arts, Communication/journalism, Business/marketing

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

206

Part-Time Faculty

253

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

31%

Regular Class Size

Not reported

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

407,038

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

480

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Boston Population

625,087

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston, MA

Campus Size

 

Weather

Temperature

21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September

Rain

127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Nearest Train Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

52% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through junior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

48%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Lion

School Colors

Purple and black

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

golf

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, soccer, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, eiv (emerson independent video), national broadcasting society (student chapter), spec (screenwriting), entertainment monthly (entertainment news), emerson international (international student group)

Sororities

3% of women participate

Fraternities

2% of men participate

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

3,855

Women

2,324 (60.3%)

Men

1,531 (39.7%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

3,779

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5.3% Asian
3.6% Black/African-American
14.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
69.9% White
2.2% Unknown

International Students.

11.2%

Average Age

19

All Graduate Students

727

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

86.8%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

75.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

77.5%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

81.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported