Emerson College Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
17%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Emerson College has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 17% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.1%(2,299)
Hispanic
13.6%(472)
African American
5.8%(201)
Asian
6.6%(229)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
5.5%(190)
Unknown
2.4%(83)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment5,891
International Students17%

Cultural Engagement

Emerson College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Emerson College has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.8%(1,444)
Women
65.2%(2,711)

Gender Statistics

Men1,444

25% of total enrollment

Women2,711

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Emerson College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(36)
18-19
43.1%(1,790)
20-21
44.7%(1,856)
22-24
10.0%(415)
25+
1.4%(58)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(19)
22-24
29.4%(511)
25+
69.5%(1,206)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Emerson College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 17% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 14% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 17% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
14.0%(140)
Out-of-State
69.4%(695)
International
16.7%(167)

Regional Representation

In-State140

14% of student body

Out-of-State695

69% of student body

International167

17% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

17%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age