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Colleges / Emerson College

Emerson College

Boston, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate36%

Emerson Student Life

Emerson College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Emerson College has the EIV (Emerson Independent Video). In fact, more students participate in the EIV (Emerson Independent Video) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Emerson College include National Broadcasting Society (student chapter), SPEC (Screenwriting), Entertainment Monthly (entertainment news) and Emerson International (international student group).

Emerson College students' favorite campus events are EVVY's (award show), Spring Musical and Emerson Recognition and Achievement Awards (student government).

Emerson College Housing

This table offers information on housing at Emerson College.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 52%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,692
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,692
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Emerson College offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Emerson College students live on campus. In 2023, 52% of undergrads at Emerson College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 48% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Emerson College. There are 2,692 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,708 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,692 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Emerson College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Emerson College Athletics

At Emerson College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Emerson College:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Volleyball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at Emerson College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Emerson College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Emerson campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Emerson offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Emerson College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Emerson College, take Massachusetts Turnpike to Boston, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Emerson College's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Emerson College

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Overview

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Emerson Students

63%

Women

37%

Men

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

22%

In State

78%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

59%

13%

13%

5%

4%

4%

2%

0.05%

0.05%

Undergraduate Students

3,708

Non-Resident / International Students

485

Emerson Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,708

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

36%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$55,392

Out-of-State

$55,392

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 17
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