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About Emerson College

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Year of establishment
1880
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No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 161 million
Scholarships granted
3119
Scholarship amount granted
USD 76 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
223
Faculty/Student ratio
15
Male/Female ratio
1.7
UG/PG course ratio
0.69
Total criminal offences
225
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Q:   Why do Indian students choose to study at Emerson College?
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Emerson College is accredited by NECHE which the U.S. Secretary of Education recognizes as a reliable authority on the quality of education for the institutions it accredits and the college runs a number of historic theaters such as the Paramount Center and the Cutler Majestic Theatre which are used for both professional and student performances. Also Forbes lists the college ranked #583 in Top Colleges 2021, #272 in Public Colleges and #118 in The West and Emerson College has 16% international students which reflects the diversity of students. 

Q:   Is getting part-time jobs easy while studying at Emerson College?
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Students can find on-campus employment easily while studying at Emerson College. Students can find part-time employment via the federal work-study programme or the college's general employment program. During the academic year, you are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week on campus as an F-1 student, and during breaks, students are allowed to work more than 20 hours per week. Office assistant, food services, and library assistant are a few examples of jobs that can be found on campus. Students are paid weekly cheques directly. 

Student Employment will not post off-campus positions unless they are a Service Work Study partner. For off-campus employment students need to reach out to the Office of Career Development.

Emerson College Admission 2025

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    Q:   Is Emerson College good for International students?
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    Yes according to US News and World Report ESC ranked #64 in Regional Universities West, #34 in Top Public Schools and #46 in Top Performers on Social Mobility and the college is well known for its programs in liberal arts, the arts, and communication. Comprehensive assistance is offered by the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) which also offers academic resources, community integration programs and immigration counseling. The college is also test optional which makes it more accessible to international students. 

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    Emerson College Fees

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    Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
    MBA/PGDM(2 courses)
    INR 22 L - 59 LGet Fee Details
    Duration1 year-2 years
    Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
    MS(2 courses)
    INR 22 L - 59 LGet Fee Details
    Duration1 year-2 years
    Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
    BBA(2 courses)
    Duration4 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
    MFA(2 courses)
    INR 18 L - 28 LGet Fee Details
    Duration2-3 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
    B.J.M.C.(4 courses)
    Duration4 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
    M.A.(3 courses)
    INR 23 L - 36 LGet Fee Details
    Duration12 months-2 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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    Q:   What are the English proficiency exams accepted by Emerson College?
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    Students from countries where English is not the national or primary language need to submit English proficiency test scores. Following are the tests and scores accepted by Emerson College:

    • Cambridge English  (Advance or Proficiency)
      • Minimum Score Required: 185
    • Duolingo English
      • Minimum Score Required: 125
    • IELTS 
      • Minimum Score Required: 7.0
    • PTE Academic 
      • Minimum Score Required: 65
    • TOEFL 
      • Minimum Score Required: 95
      • Minimum Score of 20 in each section







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    78%

    Hispanic

    11%

    Asian

    5%

    Black

    4%

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    Out of state

    69%

    Foreign

    16%

    In state

    14%

    UG Age distribution

    24 and under

    98%

    25 and over

    1%

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    UG Number of Applicant

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    Overall Graduation Rate

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    UG Enrollment

    4155
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    PG Enrollment

    1736

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    Answered 8 months ago

    The following list illustrates the best scholarships available for Indian students studying at Emerson College:

    • Aspire Scholarship provides financial support in specific amounts from $5,000 to $22,500 per semester to high-performing students attending Emerson College.
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    Shiv Kumar

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    Answered 8 months ago

    An average student from India can get admitted to Emerson College through a robust college application. Key factors include:

    A satisfactory academic performance marked by grades above 3.0 or equivalent scores in the Indian grading system would be acceptable.
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    Shiv Kumar

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    Answered 8 months ago

    Emerson College's application fee:

    • Domestic Undergraduate: $60
    • International Undergraduate: $65 (waived for international applicants)
    • Graduate Programs: Varies by program
    • Performing Arts Applicants: Additional $30 Artistic Application fee

    Fee waivers are available. Check official for details.

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    University CityBoston, Massachusetts, USA
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