Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,854 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 75.65% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $68,245 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $48,550
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,706 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.65% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,854 98.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.51%
- Average SAT Score: 1250
Emmanuel College: what the data shows
Common questions about Emmanuel College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Emmanuel College?
Emmanuel College is located in Boston, MA (ZIP 02115).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Emmanuel College public or private?
Emmanuel College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Emmanuel College cost?
Published tuition: $48,550.
Average net price after aid: $26,706.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,399 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,611 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,008 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,577 |
| $110,001+ | $30,832 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $194,200.
How hard is it to get into Emmanuel College?
Admission rate: 75.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1250 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Emmanuel College?
Total enrollment: 1,854 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Emmanuel College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.51%.
First-year retention: 78.6%.
What do graduates of Emmanuel College earn?
Median earnings: $50,180 six years after entry; $68,245 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
22.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Emmanuel College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (520 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (50 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (43 completions)
- CIP 520201 (29 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (27 completions)
- CIP 422803 (26 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (24 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (24 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (22 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Emmanuel College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.65%; completion rate 67.51%; median earnings $68,245 at 10 years; net price $26,706. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$48,550
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Emmanuel College was $48,550.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,706
2024 Value
In 2024 Emmanuel College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,706.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$106,824 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,706 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$194,200 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Emmanuel College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Emmanuel College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Emmanuel College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $34,670 | $34,670 | $30,731 |
| 2014 | $35,532 | $35,532 | $31,767 |
| 2015 | $36,504 | $36,504 | $30,986 |
| 2016 | $37,540 | $37,540 | $30,607 |
| 2017 | $38,844 | $38,844 | $30,698 |
| 2018 | $39,804 | $39,804 | $31,203 |
| 2019 | $41,448 | $41,448 | $28,314 |
| 2020 | $42,516 | $42,516 | $29,816 |
| 2021 | $43,572 | $43,572 | $27,232 |
| 2022 | $44,908 | $44,908 | $30,487 |
| 2023 | $46,686 | $46,686 | $31,569 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.65% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1250
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Emmanuel College in 2024 is 1,854 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
59.43% 100% Completion Time
67.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 59.43% of students graduating from Emmanuel College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Emmanuel College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$68,245 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
538.85% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Emmanuel College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Biological Sciences: 50 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 43 completions
CIP 52.0201: 29 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 27 completions
CIP 42.2803: 26 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 24 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 24 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 22 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 19 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 520 completions
Most popular programs at Emmanuel College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Emmanuel College graduates.
About
Emmanuel College is a private non-profit institution located in Boston, MA, offering 53 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,854 students. The admission rate is 75.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1250. The institution maintains a 67.51% graduation rate. Approximately 22.35% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Boston, MA 02115
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Emmanuel College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Emmanuel College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $48,550 and average net price is $26,706 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Emmanuel College?
The admission rate is 75.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Emmanuel College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Emmanuel College reports midpoint SAT about 1250 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of Emmanuel College earn?
Median earnings are $50,180 six years after entry and $68,245 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Emmanuel College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Emmanuel College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Emmanuel College?
Total enrollment is about 1,854 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Emmanuel College public or private?
Emmanuel College is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.
Is Emmanuel College an HBCU?
No. Emmanuel College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Emmanuel College a tribal college?
No. Emmanuel College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Emmanuel College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Emmanuel College does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.3%).
Is Emmanuel College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Emmanuel College: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.