
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
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| Category: | Independent, nondenominational college focused on communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Classified as a comprehensive, MA I institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. |
| Founded: | 1880 |
| President: | Jacqueline Liebergott |
| Location: | Boylston and Tremont streets on Boston Common in the heart of the city's Theatre District |
| Accreditation: | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Enrollment: | 3,453 undergraduate and 837 graduate students from 45 states and 50 countries |
| Faculty: | 465 full and part-time faculty |
| Student/Faculty Ratio: | 14:1 |
| Retention & Graduation Rates: | 90% retention rate for freshmen (Fall 2008); 76% six-year graduation (Fall 2008) |
Tuition & Fees 2009-2010
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| Tuition: | $29,408/year for a full-time undergraduate student |
| Room and Board: | $12,280/year (double room) |
| Per Credit: | $919 |
| Financial Aid: | Approximately 65% of students receive financial assistance; average award is approximately $15,000 in scholarships and grants, low-interest loans and part-time employment. |
| Operating Budget: | $115,000,000 |
| Endowment: | Approximately $89,750,000 estimated as of June 2008 |
Academic Components |
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School of CommunicationDepartment of Communication Sciences and Disorders School of the ArtsDepartment of Performing Arts Department of Professional Studies and Special ProgramsInstitute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies |
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Undergraduate ProgramsCommunication Sciences and Disorders
Communication Studies
Journalism
Marketing Communication
Performing Arts
Visual and Media Arts
Writing, Literature and Publishing
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Graduate Programs
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Academic SupportEmerson College Library and Media Services Student SupportDean of Students |
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CentersRobbins Speech, Language and Hearing Center |
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Facilities |
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Performance VenuesCutler Majestic Theatre (See “facilities under construction" for additional venues) |
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Broadcast Facilities and OutletsWERS (88.9 FM) |
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Academic/Administrative BuildingsAnsin Building ( 180 Tremont St .) Residence HallsLittle Building ( 80 Boylston St .) |
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Athletic FacilitiesRotch Field – NCAA regulation soccer, lacrosse, and softball field Fitness Center (located in the Little Building) for students, faculty and staff |
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Facilities under ConstructionParamount Center performing arts/residence complex External FacilitiesLos Angeles Center |
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Co-curricular Activities |
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More than 60 student organizations and performance groups, student publications and honor societies Athletics15 NCAA Division III men's and women's teams |
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Admission Demographics |
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Admission Profile (Fall 2008)Applications, 6,944 Gender410 women (56%) Ethnicity3.6% International (non-resident aliens) Geographic Distribution of First Year Undergraduate StudentsNew England: 267 – 34.5% Standardized Test ScoresSATMiddle 50% Critical Reading, 580-680 ACTMiddle 50% Composite, 25-29 Grade Point Average: 3.5 (4.0 scale) |
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