by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,708 undergraduates in 2020, Emerson is a private college located in Boston, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Emerson offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Emerson can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Emerson Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Emerson. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Emerson Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Emerson does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Emerson Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Emerson for Veterans Guide.
Emerson offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 3,708 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,626 (97.8%). Part-time attendance was 82 (2.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,626 | 82 | 3,708 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Emerson receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Emerson #250 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Emerson by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Emerson Diversity Guide.
Emerson has a total of 222 student athletes, 127 men and 95 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,430,489 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,430,489 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Emerson College Athletics