Facts & Figures

Academic Departments

• Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Department of Communication Studies
• Department of Journalism
• Department of Marketing Communication
• Department of Performing Arts
• Department of Visual & Media Arts
• Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing
• Institute for Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies
• International Study & External Programs
• Department of Professional Studies & Special Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Communication Sciences & Disorders

• Communication Disorders

Communication Studies

• Communication Studies
• Political Communication: Leadership, Politics & Social Advocacy

Journalism

• Journalism

Marketing Communication

• Marketing Communications

Performing Arts

• Acting
• Design/Technology
• Musical Theatre Performance
• Stage/Production Management
• Theatre Education
• Theatre Studies

Visual & Media Arts

• Animation & Motion Media
• Cinematography/Videography
• Directing Narrative Fiction
• Documentary Production
• Experimental Media Production
• Film
• Interactive Media
• Post-Production
• Producing
• Radio
• Sound Design/Audio
• Studio Television Production
• Writing for Film & Television
• Media Studies

Writing, Literature & Publishing

• Writing, Literature and Publishing

Graduate Programs

• Communication Disorders (MS)
• Communication Management (MA)
• Creative Writing (MFA)
• Global Marketing Communication & Advertising (MA)
• Health Communication (MA)
• Integrated Marketing Communication (MA)
• Journalism (MA)
• Media Art (MFA)
• Publishing & Writing (MA)
• Theatre Education (MA)

Academic & Technological Support

• Academic Advising Center
• Academic Affairs
• Bookstore
• Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
• Equipment Distribution Center
• Instructional Technology Group
• IT Help Desk
• Iwasaki Library
• Lab Operations
• Lacerte Family Writing & Academic Resource Center
• Media Services
• Registrar
• Television, Radio & Film Department

Student Support

• Career Services
• Center for Health & Wellness
• Counseling Center
• Dean of Students
• Graduate Studies
• Housing & Residence Life
• International Student Affairs

Centers

• Robbins Speech, Language & Hearing Center
• Center for Diversity & Inclusion
• Center for Spiritual Life

Performance Venues

• Cutler Majestic Theatre
• Semel Theater (in the Tufte Performance & Production Center)
• Greene Theater (in the Tufte Performance & Production Center)
• Cabaret (in the Little Building)
• Multipurpose Room (in Piano Row)
• Paramount Mainstage (in the Paramount Center)
• Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre (in the Paramount Center)
• Bright Family Screening Room (in the Paramount Center)

Broadcast Facilities and Outlets

• WERS (88.9 FM)
• WECB AM
• Di Bona Family Television Studio
• Broadcast Journalism Studio
• The Emerson Channel
• Emerson Independent Video
• WEBN

Academic/Administrative Buildings

• Ansin Building (180 Tremont St.)
• 216 Tremont St.
• Walker Building (120 Boylston St.)
• Tufte Performance & Production Center (10 Boylston Place)
• Paramount Center (555 Washington St.)

Residence Halls

• Colonial Building (100 Boylston St.)
• Little Building (80 Boylston St.)
• Piano Row (150 Boylston St.)
• Paramount Center (555 Washington St.)

Athletic Facilities

• Rotch Field: NCAA regulation soccer, lacrosse, and softball field
• Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym (located in Piano Row): NCAA regulation basketball and volleyball court
• Fitness Center (located in the Little Building): for students, faculty, and staff

External Facilities

• Los Angeles Center
• Kasteel Well (The Netherlands)

More than 80 student organizations and performance groups, student publications, and honor societies

Athletics

14 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s teams

Freshman Admission Profile (Fall 2011)

Applications: 7,433
Admitted: 3,600 (48%)
Enrolled: 920 (26%)

Gender

589 women (64%)
331 men (36%)

Ethnicity

4.3% International (non-resident aliens)
4.5% Black, Non-Hispanic
NA American Indian/Native American
3.9% Asian/Pacific Islander
10.8% Hispanic
60.3% White, Non-Hispanic
4.6% Multiracial
11.7% Race Unknown, not reported

Geographic Distribution of First–Year Undergraduate Students

New England: 259 (31.4%)
Mid Atlantic: 235 (28.5%)
Midwest: 56 (6.8%)
South/Southwest: 100 (12.0%)
West: 126 (15.3%)
International & U.S. Territories: 50 (6.0%)

Standardized Test Scores & GPA

SAT

Middle 50% Composite: 1760–1970
Middle 50% Critical Reasoning: 580–680
Middle 50% Math: 550–640
Middle 50% Writing: 580–670

ACT

Middle 50% Composite: 25–29

Grade Point Average

3.5 (unweighted, 4.0 scale)