Emerson Boston 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,190

Cost of attendance at Emerson College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,190

Cost of attendance at Emerson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Emerson College was $48,842. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Emerson Boston

Emerson Boston net price calculator

$48,842

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Emerson Boston for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$48,842	$1,248 (3%)	$31,186	$36,753	$41,052	$40,358	$52,808
2021	$47,594	$1,213 (3%)	$34,171	$38,632	$37,774	$45,320	$50,810
2020	$46,381	$327	$39,241	$39,843	$41,701	$42,458	$50,220
2019	$46,054	$3,984 (9%)	$37,668	$36,440	$42,289	$43,615	$47,264
2018	$42,070	$2,807 (7%)	$34,343	$37,182	$40,127	$42,452	$49,050
2017	$39,263	$2,543 (7%)	$33,717	$36,793	$37,345	$39,973	$47,455
2016	$36,720	$2,293 (7%)	$30,842	$31,761	$36,071	$37,188	$44,206
2015	$34,427	$1,056 (3%)	$30,287	$30,446	$33,534	$35,014	$42,992
2014	$33,371	--	$29,610	$27,708	$33,240	$33,041	$42,850

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Emerson College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$73,450	$1,042 (1%)	$52,190	$20,060	$1,200
2021	$72,408	$2,836 (4%)	$51,148	$20,060	$1,200
2020	$69,572	$3,120 (5%)	$49,432	$18,990	$1,150
2019	$66,452	$2,370 (4%)	$46,852	$18,450	$1,150
2018	$64,082	$2,137 (3%)	$44,832	$18,100	$1,150
2017	$61,945	$3,438 (6%)	$42,908	$17,887	$1,150
2016	$58,507	$3,357 (6%)	$41,052	$16,455	$1,000
2015	$55,150	$1,712 (3%)	$37,350	$16,800	$1,000
2014	$53,438	$2,260 (4%)	$35,730	$16,708	$1,000
2013	$51,178	--	$34,198	$15,980	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Emerson Boston? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $19,144 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Emerson Boston is $2,127 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Emerson Boston estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Emerson Boston estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,410

If living off-campus, with family: $3,410

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,410
How much is Emerson Boston application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Emerson Boston offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Emerson College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,574	$1,302
For out-of-state students	$1,574	$1,302

Housing and Meal

**Emerson Boston requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Emerson College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$19,144	23	2,583
2021	N/A	N/A	$18,768	0	2,386
2020	N/A	N/A	$18,400	21	2,783
2019	N/A	N/A	$17,690	99	1,953
2018	N/A	N/A	$16,992	0	1,953
2017	N/A	N/A	$16,320	0	2,133
2016	N/A	N/A	$15,700	19	2,133

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Emerson College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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