Quick Facts about Emerson

Founded: 1880, by Charles Wesley Emerson

Degrees: B.A., B.F.A., B.S., M.A., M.F.A., M.S.Sp.

Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Student Body: Approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students representing 45 states and 40 foreign countries

Admission: Competitive. Each year, approximately 5,000 applications are received for a first-year class of 650

Tuition (2006-2007): $840 per credit

Library: More than 175,000 volumes and serial subscriptions, 10,000 microforms, 9,000 audiovisual materials, and 7,000 e-books [ More info ]

Castles: One, in Kasteel Well (The Netherlands)

Radio Stations: Two, including WERS-FM, the oldest noncommercial broadcaster in Boston

Theaters: Three, including the historic 1,200-seat Cutler Majestic Theatre

Alumni: 17,000 active alumni and growing

Calendar: Traditional Fall and Spring semesters

President: Dr. Jacqueline W. Liebergott