United StatesBoston
Emerson College
- Private
Emerson College: international tuition 60,160 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 80,399 USD, acceptance rate 51.3%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 125.
Getting in. The school admits 51.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 660–720, Math 610–700, ACT 29–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 5+ or Duolingo 125+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 80,399 USD, before any scholarship. 12 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
Overview
At a glance
What is the tuition at Emerson College?
International tuition is 60,160 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 80,399 USD.
What English scores does Emerson College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 125.
What is the acceptance rate at Emerson College?
The acceptance rate is 51.3%.
Total cost / year (estimate)
≈ 80,399 USD≈ ₫2.1B
tuition 60,160 USD
Aid for intl students
Coming soon
Acceptance rate
51.3%
IELTSminimum
7
TOEFL5DET125
International students
15%
undergraduate
Programs
14 programs
Founded
1880
Students
5,225
Ways to pay
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Boston
13,079
2% of residents8,912 born in Vietnam
Boston–Cambridge–Newton area
51,685
1% of residents29,724 born in Vietnam
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- sophia gameros2024Vlog
- Emerson College2026Campus tour
- Nia Patrice 💗2023Vlog
Contact
Address
120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone
Admissions email
Cost & scholarships
Tuition and cost for a year
Academic year 2026-27
Total cost / year
≈ 80,399 USD≈ ₫2.1B
estimate, a rough guide
International tuition
60,160 USD≈ ₫1.57B
Median 42,312This school 60,160
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Tuition60,160 USD≈ ₫1.57B
Books & supplies1,256 USD≈ ₫32.8M
Personal1,852 USD≈ ₫48.3M
Other itemsiThe school's total cost minus the items listed above.17,131 USD≈ ₫447M
Total cost per year (estimate)≈ 80,399 USD≈ ₫2.1B
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Merit12MeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.This school has 12: Alliance Scholarship, Aspire Scholarship, Expression Scholarship, Global BFA Expression Scholarship, Global BFA Pioneer Scholarship, Global BFA Scholarships (Pioneer, Expression, Trailblazer), Global BFA Trailblazer Scholarship, Pioneer Scholarship, Spotlight Scholarship, Trailblazer Scholarship, Trustees Scholarship, Visionary ScholarshipFull ride / hybrid1Full ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.This school has 1: Creative Circle ScholarshipNeed-based1Need-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.This school has 1: Emerson GrantTalent1TalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.This school has 1: Musical Theatre Scholarship
- Alliance ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Aspire ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Creative Circle ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
- Emerson GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Expression ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Global BFA Expression ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Global BFA Pioneer ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Global BFA Scholarships (Pioneer, Expression, Trailblazer)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
For first-year Global BFA applicants; the page does not state international status.
- Global BFA Trailblazer ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Musical Theatre ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
- Pioneer ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Spotlight ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Trailblazer ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Trustees ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
For first-years admitted to the Honors Program; international students not explicitly named.
Deadline: Honors essay deadlines: Nov 15 (EA/ED1), Jan 15 (ED2), Feb 1 (RD)
- Visionary ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Admissions
Admission requirements
Acceptance rate
51.3%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionaliSAT/ACT policy for all applicants per IPEDS; the school may set different rules for international applicants.
Minimum IELTS
7
Application fee
65 USD≈ ₫1.7M
Median 50This school 65
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
SATReading & Writing200800SAT Reading & Writing: 660–720Middle 50% of enrolled students (25% scored lower, 25% higher).Scale 200–800660–720
SATMath200800SAT Math: 610–700Middle 50% of enrolled students (25% scored lower, 25% higher).Scale 200–800610–700
ACTcomposite136ACT: 29–32Middle 50% of enrolled students (25% scored lower, 25% higher).Scale 1–3629–32
English
IELTSAcademic09IELTS: ≥ 7Minimum to apply; the shaded part is this score and above.Scale 0–9≥ 7
TOEFLiBT0120TOEFL iBT: ≥ 5Minimum to apply; the shaded part is this score and above.Scale 0–120≥ 5each section ≥ 4
DETDuolingo10160Duolingo English Test: ≥ 125Minimum to apply; the shaded part is this score and above.Scale 10–160≥ 125
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiYou must submit official transcripts from every secondary school you attended.Required
How to apply
Apply via
Common Application
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Median 6.5This school 7
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Median 79This school 5
Middle half: 71–8080% of schools: 61–90
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
Today 15/10
- Early Action application deadline (Performing Arts) (EA)Applicationin17days
- Early Decision I application deadline (Performing Arts) (ED)Application+17 days
- Early Action Musical Theatre Prescreen deadline (EA)Documents+24 days
- Early Decision I Musical Theatre Prescreen deadline (ED)Documents+24 days
- Early Action materials deadline (Performing Arts) (EA)Documents+31 days
- Early Action Honors Essay deadline (Performing Arts) (EA)Other+31 days
- Early Decision I materials deadline (Performing Arts) (ED)Documents+31 days
- Early Decision I Honors Essay deadline (Performing Arts) (ED)Other+31 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (Performing Arts) (RD)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision Musical Theatre Prescreen deadline (RD)Documents+101 days
- Regular Decision materials deadline (Performing Arts) (RD)Documents+109 days
- Regular Decision Honors Essay deadline (Performing Arts) (RD)Other+109 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
33 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs & careers
Programs
14 programs
Outcomes
Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduateiEarnings per College Scorecard (US Department of Education): median for former students who received federal aid, all programs, counted from entry. International students are not in the sample; use it only to compare schools.
62,832 USD≈ ₫1.64B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduateiEarnings per College Scorecard (US Department of Education): median for former students who received federal aid, all programs, counted from entry. International students are not in the sample; use it only to compare schools.
42,799 USD
Staying in United States after graduation
Working after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Campus life
Climate
Coldest
−7°C
Nights in January, days around 1°C
Warmest
28°C
Days in July, nights around 17°C
Days below 0°C a year
124 days
Snow
Dec → Apr
Daily temperature by month
−10°0°10°20°30°
JanHigh 1°, low −7°28 days below 0°CRain + snow 88 mm (snow 38)Hanoi: 11° – 21°
FebHigh 2°, low −7°26 days below 0°CRain + snow 84 mm (snow 41)Hanoi: 14° – 24°
MarHigh 6°, low −3°24 days below 0°CRain + snow 112 mm (snow 33)Hanoi: 17° – 27°
AprHigh 13°, low 2°8 days below 0°CRain + snow 107 mm (snow 10)Hanoi: 21° – 31°
MayHigh 19°, low 8°Rain + snow 94 mmHanoi: 24° – 32°
JunHigh 24°, low 14°Rain + snow 108 mmHanoi: 26° – 32°
JulHigh 28°, low 17°Rain + snow 105 mmHanoi: 26° – 32°
AugHigh 28°, low 17°Rain + snow 95 mmHanoi: 25° – 31°
SepHigh 24°, low 13°Rain + snow 98 mmHanoi: 24° – 31°
OctHigh 17°, low 7°2 days below 0°CRain + snow 119 mmHanoi: 20° – 28°
NovHigh 10°, low 1°12 days below 0°CRain + snow 93 mmHanoi: 16° – 25°
DecHigh 4°, low −3°24 days below 0°CRain + snow 119 mm (snow 31)Hanoi: 12° – 21°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)
School & campus
Public / private
Private
Setting
Urban
Founded
1880
Students
5,225
Undergraduates
3,870
International students
15% undergrad
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Return for year 2
87.4%
Graduate within 6 years
77.1%
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data