Emerson College: cost & net price by income
Boston, Massachusetts
Here's what students actually pay to attend Emerson College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $34,171 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $50,810. Published in-state tuition is $55,392. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$34,171/yr
- $30k–$48k$38,632/yr
- $48k–$75k$37,774/yr
- $75k–$110k$45,320/yr
- $110k+$50,810/yr
Emerson College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $55,392
- Out-of-state tuition
- $55,392
- Students receiving aid
- 15%
B+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Emerson College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Emerson College is about $34,171 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Emerson College?
- At Emerson College, published in-state tuition is $55,392 and out-of-state tuition is $55,392 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Emerson College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Emerson College a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)