$53,432/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Emerson College
Boston, MA·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is moderately selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $53,432 a year against a $82,669 list price, a 35% gap.
Emerson College is a urban private four-year institution located in Boston, MA. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 5,263 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
51%
SAT range
1270 - 1420
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
14:1
Avg class size (est.)
~35 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$82,669
Avg net price after aid
$53,432
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
75%
Avg grant aid
$26,674
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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