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Emmanuel College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,356
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Emmanuel College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Emmanuel College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Emmanuel College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Emmanuel College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,572

Cost of attendance at Emmanuel 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

$43,572

Cost of attendance at Emmanuel 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Emmanuel College received on average $28,793 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,793
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 96 23% $5,159 $495,308
Other Federal Grant 105 25% $7,009 $735,952
State Grant/Scholarships 148 35% $3,161 $467,844
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 419 100% $25,920 $10,860,501
Total Grant & Scholarships 419 100% $28,793 $12,064,297

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Emmanuel College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Emmanuel College students is 70.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.8%.

70.3%

  • asian 53.3% 16 students
  • African American 50.0% 13 students
  • white 74.2% 294 students
  • unknown 64.3% 9 students
  • hispanic 68.8% 44 students
  • International Students 44.4% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Emmanuel College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Emmanuel College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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