“A dynamic Catholic liberal arts college in the heart of Boston, where every student is guaranteed an internship and a community that transforms lives.”
Emmanuel College is a private Catholic liberal arts institution founded in 1919 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Boston, Massachusetts. Situated on just 17 acres in the Fenway neighborhood, one of the city most vibrant and intellectually rich districts, Emmanuel punches well above its size. The college is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, offering students shared course access with neighboring institutions including Simmons University, Wentworth Institute, and Massachusetts College of Art and Design. The Fenway location places students within walking distance of Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Longwood Medical Area, and some of the most prestigious hospitals, research institutions, and corporations in New England. Emmanuel offers over 80 majors, minors, and areas of study across five academic schools: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Health, Business and Management, Education, and Nursing. The college is particularly recognized for its nursing program, its business school, and its pre-professional pipeline into medicine, law, and education. The signature achievement of Emmanuel is its career integration: 100% of students complete at least one internship before graduation, and one-third complete two or more, thanks to the dense network of Boston-area employers and the college dedicated career development infrastructure. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1, ensuring small, discussion-based classes and meaningful faculty mentorship. Campus life at Emmanuel is defined by Boston and community. Despite a compact urban footprint, the college maintains residence halls, student organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, and an active campus ministry rooted in its Catholic tradition. International students come from over 42 countries and benefit from merit scholarships, English proficiency waivers for students from English-medium schools, and CPT and OPT support. The combination of rigorous academics, guaranteed career experiences, Catholic mission, and one of the world great college cities makes Emmanuel a compelling and distinctive option for students who want both intellectual depth and real-world preparation.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Official SourceEarly Decision (Binding)
Binding commitment; notification after November 15; enrollment deposit due January 15
Early Action (Non-Binding)
Non-binding; notification after November 15
Regular Decision (Rolling)
Rolling admissions; applications reviewed on a continuous basis after early rounds
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$48,534 – $50,694
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
English, history, philosophy, theology, political science, psychology, sociology, communication, and interdisciplinary arts and social science programs
Biology, chemistry, environmental science, health sciences, biochemistry, and pre-professional programs for medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy
Business administration, accounting, finance, management, marketing, sport management, and economics with Boston-area internship integration
Initial licensure and advanced programs in elementary, secondary, and special education, serving students pursuing teaching careers in Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with clinical placements at major Boston-area hospitals including those in the Longwood Medical Area
4 years
Emmanuel nursing students complete clinical rotations at premier Boston teaching hospitals including those in the Longwood Medical Area, one of the top medical corridors in the world. The program emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practice aligned with the college Catholic mission.
4 years
A rigorous science program with outstanding pre-professional advising and Boston-area research internship placements at Harvard Medical School affiliates, Dana-Farber, and other Longwood institutions.
4 years
Grounded in the liberal arts and enriched by Boston corporate access. The 100% internship guarantee means every business student graduates with at least one professional experience in the nation fourth-largest economy by metro GDP.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $48,550
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
