The results of the Emerson360 Community Survey are protected by copyright and these survey results are intended only for internal distribution to further ongoing conversations about institutional assessment and improvement. Any reuse, publication, or dissemination of the survey data, in whole or in part, is prohibited without prior written consent from Emerson College. These results are part of an ongoing evaluation process and should only be interpreted within the context of the broader survey.
The last Emerson360 Community Survey was administered during November 2023. The data below shows results from that survey.
Profile of Survey Respondents
- Number of surveys distributed: 5,731
- Number of respondents: 1,278
- Survey response rate: 22%
- n = Number of Respondents that responded to the question
Demographic Categories & Responses
Gender Identity (n=989)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 208 | 21% |
| Female | 628 | 63% |
| Transgender | 25 | 3% |
| Non-binary | 96 | 10% |
| Another identity | 16 | 2% |
| Decline to answer | 16 | 2% |
Sexual Orientation (n=965)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Heterosexual | 361 | 37% |
| Bisexual | 234 | 24% |
| Queer | 128 | 13% |
| Gay | 43 | 4% |
| Lesbian | 72 | 7% |
| Questioning | 22 | 2% |
| Another sexual orientation | 44 | 5% |
| Decline to answer | 61 | 6% |
Race (n=989)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 7 | 1% |
| Asian or Asian American | 161 | 16% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 8% |
| Hispanic/Latinx/Latiné | 123 | 12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 6% |
| White | 701 | 71% |
| Decline to answer | 21 | 2% |
Age (n=1278)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| 18–20 | 672 | 53% |
| 21–24 | 407 | 32% |
| 25–29 | 99 | 8% |
| 30–34 | 41 | 3% |
| 35–39 | 30 | 2% |
| 40–44 | 10 | 1% |
| 45–49+ | 15 | 1% |
Disability Requiring Accommodation (n=991)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 202 | 20% |
| No | 694 | 70% |
| Decline to answer | 95 | 10% |
International Student (n=1278)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 158 | 12% |
| No | 1120 | 88% |
First Generation (n=1278)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 108 | 8% |
| No | 1170 | 92% |
Fraternity or Sorority (n=990)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 60 | 6% |
| No | 920 | 93% |
| Decline to answer | 10 | 1% |
Student Athlete (n=1278)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 52 | 4% |
| No | 1226 | 96% |
Class (n=1278)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | 314 | 25% |
| Sophomore | 240 | 19% |
| Junior | 241 | 19% |
| Senior | 204 | 16% |
| Graduate Student | 183 | 14% |
| Continuing Graduate Student | 96 | 7% |
School (n=1278)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| School of the Arts | 811 | 63% |
| School of Communication | 424 | 33% |
| Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts Studies | 30 | 2% |
| No College Designated | 13 | 1% |
Current Residence (n=991)
| Response Options | Number of Respondents | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Hall | 580 | 59% |
| Rent | 295 | 30% |
| Own a house | 28 | 3% |
| Parent/Family Home | 65 | 7% |
| Other | 11 | 1% |
| Decline to answer | 12 | 1% |