Emmanuel College Description:
Emmanuel College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college located in Boston, Massachusetts. The 17-acre campus sits in the heart of the city nearby popular tourist sites such as Fenway Park and the Museum of Fine Arts. It is also a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium with Simmons College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Wheelock College. Academically, Emmanuel offers a 16 to 1 student faculty ratio and an average class size of 20 students. Undergraduates can choose from over 40 majors, minors and concentrations. The most popular areas of study are management, communication, media and cultural studies, and counseling and health psychology. Student life on campus is active, with more than 90 clubs, organizations and other student activities. These include several devoted specifically to community service and outreach, and Emmanuel students log over 25,000 hours of community service annually. The Emmanuel College Saints compete in the NCAA Division III Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 50%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 510 / 600
- SAT Math: 500 / 600
- SAT Writing: 510 / 600
- ACT Composite: 22 / 26
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 2,519 (2,234 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 28% Male / 72% Female
- 80% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,650
- Books: $880 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $12,990
- Other Expenses: $2,498
- Total Cost: $50,018
Emmanuel College Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Emmanuel College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 99%
- Loans: 82%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $17,990
- Loans: $8,178
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Communication Studies, Counseling & Health, Global Studies, History, Nursing, Political Science
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 82%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 54%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 63%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Emmanuel College Mission Statement:
mission statement from the Emmanuel College website
"To educate students in a dynamic learning community rooted in the liberal arts and sciences and shaped by strong ethical values and a Catholic academic tradition."
