Emerson College

(Boston, MA)

Emerson College is a private, coeducational institution located in Boston, Massachusetts that is devoted to the study of communication and the arts in a liberal arts context.

Founded in 1880, today Emerson College is one of the nation's premier liberal arts institutions and is home to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students representing 45 states and over 40 countries.

Offering a wide array of specialized undergraduate and graduate programs, Emerson College is committed to preparing students for the future by teaching them to communicate effectively, think critically, and make informed decisions.

Admissions

42.1%
of Applicants Admitted

Early Action: November 01, 2011
Regular Decision: January 05, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1750–1950 SAT Total
580–680 SAT Reading
550–640 SAT Math
580–670 SAT Writing

25–29 ACT Composite

TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$44,574
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $32,128
Out-of-State Tuition: $32,128
Room and Board: $13,922
Books & Supplies: $800

We encourage you to apply as you consider the affordability of an Emerson College education. Our dedicated financial aid staff is eager to guide you through the financial aid process and help you obtain any financial assistance for which you may qualify. Many resources are available, including loans, campus jobs, and grants. About 65% of our families receive some form of assistance. The average award—usually a combination of scholarships, low-interest loans, and part-time employment—is approximately $13,000. View more financial aid information.

Will I Like It

3,453
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City

Famous Alumni

Acting & Performance
Jay Leno ’73 - talk show host
Henry Winkler ’67 - actor
Mario Cantone '82 - comedian
Denis Leary ’79 - comedian
Steven Wright '78 - comedian
Joseph Leo Bwarie '99 (Jersey Boys) - broadway actor
Betsy Morgan ’03 (A Little Night Music) - broadway actor
Eric Hutchinson '02 - musician

Communications & Marketing
Bobbi Brown ’79 - makeup artist
Sam Presti ’00 - general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA basketball team)
Kathi-Anne Reinstein '97, Massachusetts State Representative

Film & Television Production
Kevin Bright ’76 - TV producer (Friends)
Max Mutchnick ’87 - TV producer (Will & Grace)
Doug Herzog ’81 0 TV executive (MTV)
Eric Drysdale '93 - writer and Emmy Award winner for The Colbert Report
Bill Fiala ’95 - executive director of post-production at Fox Searchlight Pictures
Alex Tse '98 - film screenwriter (Watchmen)

Journalism
Boston newscasters Pam Cross ’75, Latoyia Edwards '98, Ed Harding '75, Gene Lavanchy '86, Maria Stephanos '88 & MA '93, David Wade '95, and Susan Wornick ’71
Lowell Galindo '03, anchor, ESPNU
Veronica Belmont '04, tech journalist and host of Internet talk shows Tekzilla and Qore

Writing
Seth Grahame-Smith '98 - writer of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies; Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

<a href="http://www.emerson.edu/about-emerson/facts-figures/notable-alumni">View more notable alumni</a>

Academics

Communication Studies, Marketing Communication, Journalism, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Visual and Media Arts, Film, Performing Arts, and Writing, Literature, and Publishing [view all majors]

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

International Business

Education

Teaching

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

Writing

Journalism & Communication

Journalism

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Acting, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Extra Curriculars

Comedy, Band, Dancing, Drama, Color Guard, Film, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Piano, Film Society, Theatre, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Yearbook, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Orchestra, School Newspaper, School Yearbook, Thespian Society

Long Description

Emerson College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located in Boston, Massachusetts that is devoted to the study of communication and the arts in a liberal arts context.

Founded in 1880, today Emerson College is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts institutions and is home to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students representing 45 states and over 40 countries.

Located in one of the oldest and most picturesque cities in America, the Emerson College campus is situated on the southeast end of Boston Common, in the heart of the city’s Theatre District.

As a liberal arts institution, Emerson has received international recognition in our fields of specialization, which include: Communication Studies; Marketing Communication; Journalism; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Visual and Media Arts; Performing Arts; and Writing, Literature, and Publishing.

Furthermore, Emerson is committed to providing an affordable college education, which is why over 65% of our students receive financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships and low-interest loans.

Learn more about Emerson College and our available scholarships and grants by viewing our Zinch profile today.

Mailing Address

120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4624

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