
Emerson College
120 Boylston Street, Boston, United StatesAbout Emerson College
Overview
Enrollment
4,446 (3,813 undergrads)Demographics
- Asian - 5%
- Black/African American - 4%
- Hispanic/Latino - 14%
- White - 56%
- Multiracial - 4%
- Other - 17%
Degree awarded
- bachelor's degrees
- master's degree
- doctorate's degree
- law's degree
- medical's degree
- dental's degree
Areas of study
- Acting
- Business of Creative Enterprises
- Comedic Arts
- Communication Disorders
- Communication Studies
- Creative Writing
- Film Art
- Honors Program
- Interdisciplinary Major
- Journalism
- Marketing Communications
- Media Arts Production
- Media Studies
- Musical Theatre
- Political Communication
- Production
- Public Relations
- Sports Communication
- Stage & Production Management
- Stage & Screen Design/Technology
- Theatre
- Theatre Design/Technology
- Theatre Education
- Theatre Education & Performance
- Theatre & Performance
- Writing, Literature, & Publishing
Student to Faculty Ratio
1:13
Faculty
- Total Faculty - 454
Average class size
25
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Location
"140 Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, MA 02467"
Nearest cities
- Brookline - 3 miles away
- Cambridge - 3 miles away
Academics
Quick Facts
- Emerson is name after Charles Wesley Emerson. Charles was an orator, teacher, and preacher, and the founding father of the college.
- Emerson has its own student-run awards show, the Evvys which was started in 1982.
Popular Majors
- Creative writing
- Marketing
- Business
- Marketing management
- Journalism
Popular Minors
- Art
- History
- Africano studies
- literature
Admissions
- Application Deadline
- Jan 15
- SAT Reading and Writing
- 1220-1380
- SAT Math
- 590-700
- ACT Range
- 27-31
- Application Fee
- 65
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- High School GPA
- 3.72
- Early Decision/Early Action
- Nov. 1
Student life
- In-State
- 20%
- Out-of-State
- 62%
- International
- 18%
Immersed in the urban environment of Boston, students can enjoy the college's performance and artsy facilities but can also choose to explore the urban city. Student Affairs strives to create a safe and supportive environment that allows students to openly pursue their interests and sharpen their skills with both academic and professional experience.
Student services
No matter where your interests lie, whether it's acting, improv drama, Shakespeare, acappella, Greek life, games group, or ja multicultural club, there is something for everybody. These organizations provide you with the opporturnity to lead, be creative, and find your community.
Care and Support
Career Development Center
Intercultural Student Affairs
Athletics
Emerson School offers 14 NCAA Division III groups, both men's and women's sports. The Emerson Lions also appear in post-season tournaments as well. If competitive sports are not your thing, but you still want to play, you can still join intramural teams. The fitness center also have group classes, equipments and facility for any student who enjoy physical activities.
Men's Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Baseball
Women's Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Softball
After graduation
- Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Employed 2 Years After Graduation
- 80.1%
Notable Locations
Walker Building
Home to classrooms, offices to various non-academic and academic departments, and five computer labs.
Esplanade
The Esplanade is a perfect place to sit, have a snack, hang out with friends and go on a bike ride.
Garden
The Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax and take in the scenery after a long day of class
Libraries and Study Areas
Residences on campus
Piano Row
Paramount center residence hall
The colonial Building
School Reviews
#6 in Best Regional Colleges, North ranked by US news
Alumni - My four years at Emerson gave me great friends, helped shape my worldview, and greatly contributed to my career trajectory. The amount of opportunity there, both in and out of classes, is endless. The Emerson connections aren't a myth and the name is recognized outside the film/TV industry as well. I was a marketing communications major and I can't count how many times people in the marketing/advertising industry called out, recognized, and asked me about my school during internship interviews and networking events. After participating in an internship for credit at a Boston agency during my senior year, I received a job offer right before graduation, and I've been very happy there since!
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Visual and Media Arts (VM)120 Documents
- Marketing Communication (MK)35 Documents
- Literature (LI)31 Documents
- History (HI)34 Documents
- Interdisciplinary (IN)20 Documents
Popular Courses
- VM100 - History of Media Arts IVisual and Media Arts (VM)
- MU239 - History of JazzMusic (MU)
- PS200 - Social PsychologyPsychology (PS)
- HI211 - African American HistoryHistory (HI)
- IN126 - Literature of Extreme SituationsInterdisciplinary (IN)
Popular Professors
- GreenidgeHI211
- JagarooSC213
- Michael SeligVM100
- Eric HofbauerMU239
- DulgarianLI201