Boston, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Emerson College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,670-student campus.

2.12
Incidents / 1k students
#2,042
Rank of 3,050
#43
MA rank
5,670
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Emerson College reports 2.12 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,042 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 66% of ranked campuses its size.

2.12
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,042
of 3,050 ranked nationally
66%
report fewer incidents than this campus
6
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+4 reported incidents

Emerson College increased from 2 to 6 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Emerson College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA, enrolling approximately 5,670 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 16 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #43 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,670 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Emerson College is "Rape" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 1.38 incidents per 1,000 students, Emerson College reports 54% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

2.12 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2042

See peer comparison

State Rank (MA)

#43

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

6

across 11 crime categories

Where Emerson College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 34% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Emerson College percentile rank 33.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2042 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Emerson College reports 54% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$57,056
Out-of-State Tuition
$57,056
Avg Net Price
$49,180
Median Debt
$23,000
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
How does this cost rank in MA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
51%
SAT Average
1358
SAT Math Range
610–700
ACT Average
30
ACT Range
29–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,799
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,832
Loan Repayment (3yr)
82%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Emerson College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 25% (8 → 6 incidents)

0246810 202120222023 8 6 ▼ -25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 100
Burglary 013
Fondling 302
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 213
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 4
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 361
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 3
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 215
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Emerson College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

MA

Emerson College

2.12 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,042
Enrollment
5,670
Data year
2023

KS

Washburn University

4.06 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,469
Enrollment
5,663
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO · 5,673 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Washburn University
Topeka, KS · 5,663 enrolled
Safety Score 4.06
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS · 5,655 enrolled
Safety Score 0.53
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · 5,687 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · 5,688 enrolled
Safety Score 1.76

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Emerson College nationally (rank #2042), regardless of size or state.

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
National Rank #2041
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
National Rank #2043
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
National Rank #2040
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
National Rank #2044
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
National Rank #2039

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerson College safe?
Emerson College has a safety score of 2.12 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,042 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Emerson College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Emerson College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Emerson College have fire safety data?
Yes. Emerson College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Emerson College's Safety Profile

Emerson College in Boston, MA enrolls 5,670 students and has a safety score of 2.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2042 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Emerson College's 2.12 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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