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Overview
Emmanuel College is a small Catholic college in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and now welcoming students of all faiths while retaining its Catholic identity and mission of service. Its location, steps from the Longwood Medical Area's hospitals and research institutions, is central to the college's character and opportunities.
Academics
Nursing and biology are the strongest programs, driven directly by proximity to Longwood's hospitals and research centers, which supply internships and clinical placements unusual for a college this size. Emmanuel belongs to the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, letting students cross-register at neighboring schools like Simmons and Wentworth to broaden course options beyond Emmanuel's own catalog.
Campus & student life
The compact urban campus sits within walking distance of Fenway Park, the Longwood Medical Area, and the Museum of Fine Arts, giving students an urban, walkable college experience without a large-university feel. Housing is mostly on or near campus, and the small size keeps the community close-knit despite the city setting.
Getting in
Applications are reviewed holistically, with pre-health and biology applicants often expected to show genuine engagement with health care or research, given how central Longwood proximity is to the college's identity.
After graduation
Nursing and biology graduates place strongly into Boston-area hospitals and health systems, leveraging the same Longwood connections that shape the undergraduate experience.
Worth knowing
The Colleges of the Fenway cross-registration is a real, usable benefit — students can take courses at partner schools, which effectively widens Emmanuel's course catalog well beyond its own size.
Admissions
Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)
Applying
emmanuel.edu ↗High school coursework
RequiredNo specific coursework units required; recommended distribution only (see recommended_courses)
Recommended4 years of English · 3 years of Mathematics including Algebra II (4 years preferred for business/chemistry/mathematics/nursing) · 2 years of Foreign Language (same language) · 3 years of Social Studies · 3 years of Laboratory Science (4 years preferred for nursing)
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