Emmanuel College

“I really like that Emmanuel is a smaller school and you get to know the faculty. Not only do they set you up academically, but they also do their best to help with jobs, internships or just experience in general.” – Georgia K. ’26

Emmanuel’s academic programs are organized into five schools: School of Humanities & Social Sciences; School of Business & Management; School of Science & Health; School of Education; and School of Nursing. This structure supports the College’s strong interdisciplinary nature, fostering connections among students and faculty across complementary areas and serving as a platform for launching new programs.

Every Emmanuel College class is taught by a professor, not a teaching assistant. Here, students and faculty form bonds that often last long after graduation. With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, classes are small and professors know students by name—and it shows: 94% of Class of 2026 graduates said Emmanuel faculty cared about them as individuals, and 97% were satisfied with their opportunities to engage with faculty outside the classroom. Emmanuel professors are also outstanding scholars, winning prestigious grants and authoring articles in renowned academic journals, often with student co-authors.

“I love the small class sizes. Our professors are invested. They’re willing to put aside time to really work with you.” – Megan R. ’28

In addition to a curriculum spanning more than 80 majors, minors, and areas of study, Emmanuel students engage in a number of unique academic opportunities.

AWARD-WINNING ACADEMIC ADVISING
At the start of Orientation, students participate in the College’s award-winning academic advising program to build their personal mission statement and four-year plan. Revisited throughout their time at Emmanuel, these plans help students stay on track toward their goals.

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCES
Emmanuel recognizes that the transition to college, while exciting, can be a challenge. Offices across the College—spanning academics, student life, and career services—come together to deliver a comprehensive first-year transition experience: introducing college-level academic workloads and expectations, encouraging goal setting, connecting students to faculty, staff, and campus resources, and building a sense of community for new Saints from day one.

Students also engage in career development as a requirement in their first-year curriculum. Through a required course on Career Planning & Engagement, students learn how to engage effectively in the process of their own career development and take the first steps toward their search for internships and employment.

Additionally, first-year students have the opportunity to enroll in a semester-long, writing-intensive course that provides them with the writing and research skills necessary for academic success. Students sharpen their abilities to organize, synthesize, and interpret data; assess and make persuasive arguments; and practice advanced research strategies.

SERVICE-LEARNING COURSES
Serving the community is at the root of Emmanuel’s mission, and the College’s service-learning courses build that commitment directly into the classroom. Spanish students put their language skills to work helping Spanish-speaking patients navigate the health care system at local hospitals and clinics. Psychology students partner with adolescent girls to develop resources and programs around issues such as body image and gender roles. Nursing students design and implement projects serving vulnerable communities, while theology and sociology students connect the study of social justice with service to people experiencing poverty in Boston.

HONORS PROGRAM
Dedicated students looking to take advantage of extensive and rigorous resources are invited to join the Emmanuel College Honors Program. Honors students benefit from close faculty mentoring while being stretched to think independently and rise up as leaders. Culminating in a professionally crafted project within each student’s major, the Honors Program complements immersive coursework with the arts and lectures in Greater Boston’s cultural sphere.

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Undergraduate research

Emmanuel students never settle. From presenting research at national conferences to competing across 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams, they push beyond perceived limits to achieve and surpass their goals. Through it all, they foster a spirit of kindness in their connections with one another. 

Ask any Emmanuel student what it means to “be a Saint” and they will speak to being part of a lively, warm, intellectually stimulating, and diverse community. A community that wears its blue and gold proudly. A community that pours its energy and creativity into everything it does—large and small.

“At Emmanuel, there’s always a new connection to make the next day, so if I have a wrestling meet one weekend, I know that there are people around – coaches, professors, tutors – who help keep you on pace and won’t let you fall behind.” – Ethan M. ’29

A DYNAMIC CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Student life is an essential part of the Emmanuel experience, sparking new interests, new experiences, and new friendships alike. 85% of students are involved in the College’s more than 100 clubs, organizations, and activities, ranging across academics, community service, multiculturalism, leadership, and athletics.

“Being involved makes Emmanuel feel like home. It made all the difference.” / “It feels like a home within a big city. You can go out and explore Boston—and then come back to a place where people are looking out for you.” – Eden H. ’29

FOUR-YEAR RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Emmanuel College offers a four-year housing experience across five residence halls on its residential campus. 87% of first-year students and 78% of all undergraduates live on campus, fostering connections within their residence halls, engaging in co-curricular activities, and living just steps away from class with no commute time.

LIFE IN BOSTON
Emmanuel’s home in the heart of Boston is a huge part of the student life experience. Ninety-seven percent of the Class of 2026 say Boston’s location enriched social and student life experience  In a cultural capital as dynamic as Boston, there is always something new to see or an old favorite to revisit. Emmanuel students enjoy all that city life has to offer—games and championships by the hometown sports teams, green space and waterfront views, celebrated works of art, music, and theatre, and some of the best food in the country.

ATHLETICS
Emmanuel’s Division III student-athletes play across 18 varsity teams, holding themselves to high academic standards alongside strong athletic competition. For the 2025–26 season, 120 Emmanuel student-athletes earned a spot on the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team.

Varsity teams: men’s and women’s cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, and volleyball, plus men’s golf and women’s softball. The Emmanuel Saints—led by mascot Halo the Saint Bernard—compete in blue and gold.

COLLEGES OF THE FENWAY
Emmanuel is a founding member of the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) consortium—along with Massachusetts College of Art and Design, MCPHS University, Simmons University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology—which offers an enhanced student life experience through academic and social collaboration among 15,000 students and 700 faculty across the five member schools, with 2,500 undergraduate course offerings available consortium-wide. Together, COF students can cross-register for courses at each other’s colleges, eat in each other’s dining halls, and get involved in joint activities ranging from performing arts and jazz bands to intramural sports.

A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
Just as Emmanuel makes an impact on its students’ lives, its students are moved to make an impact on the world around them. Every Emmanuel journey begins with the New Student Day of Service, a day of service in partnership with more than a dozen locations across Boston, held before the first day of classes. From there, students carry that commitment forward within Boston, across the country, and beyond U.S. borders through fundraisers and outreach groups.

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES
First-year students pursuing biology, biochemistry, biostatistics, and chemistry can plunge into their field by joining the Science Living-Learning Community. This group of students lives in close proximity to one another, steeped in their shared curriculum. The program gives students the added advantage of meeting with their professors outside the classroom, gaining direct access to a dedicated study lounge, receiving career guidance, and sitting in on presentations of scholarly work.

SCHOOL LOCATION
Emmanuel College’s 17-acre campus sits at 400 The Fenway, within walking distance of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area—home to some of the world’s leading hospitals, research institutions, and medical schools. In 2026, Niche.com ranked Emmanuel’s location the #1 Best College Location in America, out of more than 1,600 colleges nationwide. Students are also close to Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and a T stop with direct access to downtown Boston and its historic sites.

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 85%
Undergraduates:75%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Living-learning communities

At Emmanuel, academic excellence meets career-launching experience throughout Boston. Every Emmanuel student completes an internship, regardless of major—and the outcomes bear it out. Of Class of 2025 graduates seeking employment, 93% had found a job within one year.

The critical and creative habits of mind that employers prize most are at the core of an Emmanuel education. Quantitative reasoning. Problem solving. Teamwork. Digital literacy. The capacity to apply knowledge in dynamic, fast-moving situations. The ability to think, speak, and write extraordinarily well. These skills provide a strong foundation for a lifetime of adaptability in a marketplace defined by constant change.

100% INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENT
At Emmanuel, 100% of undergraduate students complete an internship or other real-world learning experience as a standard component of the curriculum, regardless of major. This is where academic engagement intersects with career preparation, and where theory meets practical application in the 21st-century workplace.

“Through my internships, I’ve been able to broaden my understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and prepare for the workforce. It opens up so many possibilities… along the way I’ve seen so many different roles and thought, ‘that’s a job I can have.’” – Matthew C. ’26

THE POWER OF PROXIMITY
Emmanuel’s Boston location gives students unparalleled access to the ultimate extended classroom. Within walking distance or a short ride on public transportation, students reach dozens of industry-leading organizations in medicine, finance, media, and many other fields. Boston-Cambridge is the #1 life-sciences R&D talent market in the U.S.—and Emmanuel students train and intern right inside it, in part because Emmanuel is part of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, one of the world’s premier centers of education, culture, and biomedical research.

CAREER PREPARATION
Emmanuel is committed to preparing each student for their post-graduate career. Through the McCafferty Career Center, students receive the guidance they need to take an intentional, active step toward their goals, whether they arrive with a dedicated plan or don’t yet know where to start. Career Center staff maintain active communication with employers looking to hire well-rounded students and organize networking events and career fairs throughout the year.

“I’ve used the Career Center to help with résumé editing and interview prep. Having professionals dedicated to making you the best candidate you can be is amazing. All these people on campus are just here to support you.” – Nicholas W. ’26

THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
Emmanuel seniors culminate their academic journey through the Capstone Experience, which challenges them to complete a project that ties together their coursework and knowledge. Through the Capstone, every student in every major gains experience consolidating and presenting advanced scholarly material.

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA
Application Essay | Recommendation(s)

Considered
Class rank | Standardized test scores | Interview | Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability | Character/personal qualities | Volunteer work
Work experience | Level of applicant’s interest

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1170 | 75th Percentile: 1320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 620 | 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 550 | 75th Percentile: 630

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
The best way to get a feel for Emmanuel is to see it in person: schedule a campus tour led by a current student, and sit down for an interview with an admissions counselor. The College also hosts special events and information sessions throughout the year, so prospective students can experience the community firsthand before deciding it’s the right fit.

Emmanuel welcomes applicants from across the country and around the world, and looks at the whole student, not just a transcript. Alongside a strong secondary school record, the Office of Admissions reads recommendation letters, essays, and activities to understand who a student is beyond their grades—standardized test scores are optional, not required.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $52,000
Fees: $980
Room & Board: $19,864

Aid

Emmanuel is committed to making a private education affordable. Students can apply for need-based aid—including Emmanuel College grants, federal and state grants and scholarships, federal student loans, and student employment—on top of the College’s merit scholarship program. Emmanuel also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, providing additional support to eligible veterans and their dependents.