Emmanuel College's published cost of attendance is $65,252. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,399, families in the lower-middle range pay around $20,611, middle-income families pay about $24,008, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $26,577, and higher-income families pay around $30,832.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $65,252 |
| Tuition and Fees | $48,550 |
| Room and Board | $18,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$38,546 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,706 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,399 |
| $30–48k | $20,611 |
| $48–75k | $24,008 |
| $75–110k | $26,577 |
| $110k+ | $30,832 |
Emmanuel College's published cost of attendance is $65,252. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $20,399, families in the lower-middle range pay around $20,611, middle-income families pay about $24,008, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $26,577, and higher-income families pay around $30,832. Azimuth ranks Emmanuel College #1199 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Emmanuel College meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students under its current financial aid policies. The aid structure combines need-based grants, federal loans, and work-study; families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the specific aid package depends on individual family circumstances and the institution's assessment of financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $41,546; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,280, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Emmanuel College earn median 4-year earnings of $63,280, placing Emmanuel College in the 63.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,483 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Emmanuel College in the 47.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Emmanuel College #664 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect a career trajectory anchored in the biological sciences, where Emmanuel's program concentration delivers consistent early-career earnings and steady advancement into healthcare and research roles. The earnings pattern is concentrated in health and life-sciences fields. Biology, General is the largest program with 56 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $69,269, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program graduates 50 students earning $62,013 four years after enrollment, and Communication and Media Studies produces 37 graduates with median earnings of $60,110. These programs anchor Emmanuel's economic profile and reflect the institution's identity as a science-focused liberal arts college in a major biomedical hub. Teacher Education and Business Administration round out the top five, serving students pursuing careers in allied health, research, and related disciplines where Boston's institutional density creates sustained employer recruitment and internship pathways.
