Founded in the year 1919, Emmanuel College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts and science college in Boston, U.S.A. It enrolls more than 2,200 students from about 37 states and 41 countries and thus promotes diversity and inclusion on the campus. With a student-faculty ratio of 13:1, the institute guarantees individual attention for its students and open room for class discussions which makes it one of the coveted names in the US Education System

Apart from offering innovation and excellence in the field of liberal arts and science, the college is known for its various experiential learning opportunities like student-faculty collaboration on research and scholarship; study abroad programs; scores of co-curricular activities; service-learning and a 100% internship participation rate.

Admissions at Emmanuel College are available in 3 intakes of early rounds and regular decisions the deadlines of which are November 1, December 15 and February 15, respectively. Candidates also have to submit a non refundable fee of 60 USD when submitting their applications. With an acceptance rate of around 77%, the institute falls in the category of lightly competitive colleges for studying in the USA.

Rankings

  • The institute has been ranked #164-#215 in National Liberal Arts Colleges by US News 2023 rankings.
  • It was also ranked at #121 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. (tie)
  • The college was also honored in the 501-600 US College Rankings 2023 by THE Survey results.

Highlights

Type Private
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment 140 million USD
Cost of Attendance 58,712 USD
Campus Housing Capacity 68%
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent
Financial Aid Available as grants, awards and scholarships
Admission Helpdesk 617 735-9715,
enroll@emmanuel.edu
Student Retention Rate 72.00%

Programs, Campus and Accommodation

Campus

  • The beautiful 17 acres campus of Emmanuel College is located in the heart of Boston’s educational, cultural, scientific and cultural communities.
  • It is a place that continues to build on its ninety-plus years of history with its iconic Administrative Building and innovative Wilkens Science Center. Other attractions of the campus include the lively Jean Yawkey Center with facilities like dining, fitness center, etc. and a Cardinal Cushing Library offering a quiet space for research and study.
  • The campus of the college is an active and engaged campus with more than 100 different co-curricular clubs, organizations and activities. The group ranges from academic groups like Biology Club to Habitat for Humanity Club for those who have a passion for community service.
  • A total of 650 events and activities were held on campus last year.
  • The student-athletes of the college compete in 16 varsity sports. There are also club teams in sports ranging from baseball to sailing.

Housing facilities/Residence

  • The Office of Residential Life and Housing of the college is responsible for providing clean, well maintained and properly staffed facilities to promote a healthy living and learning environment for in house residents.
  • The housing options at the campus ranges from special first-year residence halls to suite- styled living for returning students.
  • There are a total of four on-campus residence halls and a three-story non-traditional housing facility available for students.
  • The residential halls are equipped with a variety of amenities like coin-operated laundry facilities, elevators, utilities like high-speed internet, heat, electricity, water, etc.
  • For the meal plan offerings, the college follows a block model that includes a specific number of meal swipes per week or semester. The 15 Weekly Block Plan costing 1,912 USD per semester is the default plan for all first year and transfer students.

Courses

  • The college offers a plethora of courses for international students which comprises five distinct schools: School of Business and Management; School of Education; School of Humanities and Social Sciences; School of Science & Health and School of Nursing and Clinical Sciences.
  • These schools offer 70 plus areas of study, providing robust academic programs in the heart of Boston.
  • The undergraduate degrees awarded by the college include Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science. These undergraduate degrees cover a range of subjects like business, accounting, sociology, philosophy, studio art and many more.
  • The college also offers master’s and graduate certificate programs in management, nursing, education and instructional design in a variety of formats for the convenience of the students.
  • The popular majors of the college include Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Business; Marketing; Management; Education and Social Sciences.
  • The college is also known to offer study abroad opportunities through more than 500 programs in 65 plus countries.

Emmanuel College Application Process

How to apply?

Application Portal: Common Application online or by mail

Application Fee: 60 USD (non-refundable) only for paper application

Application deadline:

  • November 1- Early Action 1
  • December 15- Early Action
  • February 15- Regular Decision

Biasc Admission Requirements

  • Completed Application Form
  • Official Academic Transcripts of High School and College
  • Proof of English proficiency like TOEFL: 550 (pBT), 79(iBT); IELTS: 6.9
  • Essay
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Standardized Test Scores (optional) like SAT/ACT/GMAT/GRE
  • International Student Information Form
  • Certificate of Eligibility Application Form

Emmanuel College Cost of Attendance

If you are a prospective candidate of the institute seeking enrollment in the coming sessional year, an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US has been tabulated below.

Expenses Cost (in USD)
Tuition Fees (12 – 20 credits per semester) 42,096
Room and Board (Double Occupancy) 15,846
Student Activity Fee 310
Health and Wellness Fee 110
Orientation Fee (one-time fee) 350
Total 58,712

Scholarships/Financial Aid

  • A limited number of merit-based   at Emmanuel College. However, the college does not offer any need-based financial help to such students from non- U.S. countries. The average award received by the students per year is 29,174 USD. Almost 71% of the students receive some kind of financial aid.
  • Presidential Scholarship, Academic Achievement Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship and City of Boston Scholarship are some of the merit based scholarships available for international students. These scholarships are competitive in nature.
  • The applicants are assessed for these scholarships during their application review. The scholarship letter is included with the acceptance packet listing the details of the scholarship amount and renewal requirements.
  • All the students filing the application for admission within the published deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship.

Alumni Network

  • The Career Center of the college along with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations keep hosting events throughout the year to enhance the professional skills and knowledge of alumni and current students.
  • A few notable alumni: Nancy Kerrigan: American figure skater; Mary Beth Cahill: American Political figure; Helen Vendler: American literary critic; Mary McGrory: American journalist

Placements

The Career Center at Emmanuel College provides assistance with the job search processes which may range from job listings to resumes review. Students can sign up for HireSaints account which is an information management system of the college to access career resources and search job listings. The median starting salary of alumni of the university is 49,400 USD.