Student Population Overview
Emerson College educates a diverse community of 5,891 students, with 4,155 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,736 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
5,891
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Emerson College has a predominantly full-time student body with 91% of students being full-time and 9% being part-time, totaling 5,891 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
91% Full-Time
9% Part-Time
5,340
Full-Time Students
551
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
71% Undergraduate
29% Graduate
4,155
Undergraduate
1,736
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Emerson College, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 1,856 students, but also includes 36 students in the Under 18 range, 1,790 students in the 18-19 range, 415 students in the 22-24 range, 58 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,206 students in the 25+ age group, with 19 in the 20-21 category, 511 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Emerson College has more women than men with 2,711 female students and 1,444 male students enrolled.
Men
1,444
25%
Women
2,711
46%
Geographic Origin
Emerson College has 14% (140 students) from in-state Massachusetts, 69% (695 students) from out-of-state, and 17% (167 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,002
New students this year
Campus Location
Boston, Massachusetts
City: Large