EMERSON COLLEGE

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Emerson College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Boston, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4624
Main Phone: (617) 824-8500
Web Site: www.emerson.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,041 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 235 male students and 416 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.1% of the student body, while females made up 63.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 52.4% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 570. One quarter of students scored at least 660.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 540 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Education

Vocational Teaching

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Government And Political Science

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Performing And Visual Arts

Sales And Marketing

Other Sales And Marketing

School Accreditation

Emerson College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Emerson College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Emerson College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Great Northeast Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 32,831
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 23,719
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 32,831

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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