Colleges in Massachusetts

Whether you know Massachusetts as “The Pilgrim State,” “The Old Colony State,” or as “The Baked Bean State,” it’s embedded in American history as the location of the first colony in New England. Massachusetts is also home to the oldest institution of higher education in the US, Harvard University, which was founded in 1636. Despite being one of the smallest states in the US, there are more than 80 colleges in Massachusetts, largely public or private not-for-profit institutions. This New England state has cold winters and warm summers, and its primary industries are Life Sciences, Finance, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Top attractions are Martha’s Vineyard, the Freedom Trail, and Cape Cod.

Newton, MA

Founded in 1851, Lasell University is a private institution situated in Newton, Massachusetts, outside of Boston. The school offers degree programs focused on professionalism and all students complete at least one internship during their time at...

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Lasell College offers many appealing and intriguing courses designated to benefit your knowledge of your major. Also, the student to teacher ratio is roughly 15:1, so students get more attention in the classrooms.

” – Sarah from Wallingford, CT

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1080

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73%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$27,428

average net price

1,591

number of students

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Nichols College

Dudley, MA

Founded in 1815, Nichols College is a private nonprofit institution based in Dudley, Massachusetts. Nichols College offers a business-centered curriculum founded on a liberal arts education. It is a designated military-friendly school and provides...

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The teachers are always there for you and are only an email away when outside the classroom. It is impossible to fail because the teachers are always caring and they want you to succeed.

” – Joanna from Lawrence, MA

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85%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$27,721

average net price

1,403

number of students

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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA

Originally founded as a pair of state-chartered textile schools, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a public school in southeast Massachusetts and a campus of the UMass system. UMass Dartmouth is home to seven colleges and schools...

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I am only a freshman here and I love it already! Academically I enjoy attending my classes. I have many friends who moan and groan about going to class and I am EAGER to do so here! I have 4 classes now in lecture halls of about 200 students but the...

” – female from Brockton, MA

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1091

average sat composite

96%

acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$18,503

average net price

7,457

number of students

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American International College

Springfield, MA

Originally founded as a school for immigrants in 1855, American International College is a 4-year liberal arts college in southern Massachusetts. AIC is home to three schools conferring bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic majors. To help students...

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the school AIC is great. it is small which makes it easier to get around campus and for teachers to get to know you on a personal level. the area of Springfield that the school is placed in isn't very safe but the campus police make sure its safe on...

” – Sofia from Mass

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1010

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89%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$25,044

average net price

2,010

number of students

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Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA

Wheaton College is a 4-year, coeducational college located halfway between Boston and Providence in Norton, Massachusetts. Students can choose between more than 100 majors and minors, all of which are influenced by the requirements-light Compass...

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Wheaton is a small, intensive liberal arts college in Norton, MA. While the town of Norton isn't a great college town and the campus is small, Wheaton has a great campus community with active and engaged students, faculty, and staff. Classes are...

” – Nicholas from Loudonville, NY

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1280

average sat composite

79%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$28,518

average net price

1,667

number of students

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MCPHS University

Boston, MA

Founded in 1823 as the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, MCPHS University is a private school of healthcare programs in Boston and the second-oldest college of pharmacy in the nation. MCPHS is home to 12 schools of healthcare hosting over 100...

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You will never get bored, that's for sure! I am a third year PharmD student at MCPHS, and let me tell you, MCPHS is very serious when it comes to academics. Although you'll find that there aren't too many homework assignments like those you get in...

” – Choua from Fitchburg, MA

average act composite

1130

average sat composite

88%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$37,712

average net price

6,824

number of students

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Anna Maria College

Paxton, MA

Anna Maria College is a private liberal arts institution founded by the Sisters of Saint Anne. The school provides a community service-focused curriculum rooted in the Roman Catholic faith. Popular areas of study include music and art therapy, health...

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The student to teacher ratio is 15-1!

” – Bernice from Bridgeport, CT

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average sat composite

70%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$24,626

average net price

1,436

number of students

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Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path University is an all-female undergraduate univeresity in southern Massachusetts with co-educational programs at the graduate level. Bay Path confers bachelor’s degrees in 58 programs of study and also operates the first all-female online...

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GREAT academics with a handful of amazing professors i.e. Professor Semprebon, Professor Drewniak, Professor Bacon..Forensic Science major WHOOP WHOOP=).

” – Brianna from Elmont, NY

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1069

average sat composite

76%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$19,177

average net price

2,465

number of students

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Quincy College

Quincy, MA

Quincy College is a public, 2-year institution established in Massachusetts. Quincy offers 24 certificate programs and 34 associate degree programs, and it has been granted the ability to confer baccalaureate degrees as well. The college is a...

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I've heard and read the courses here are great.

” – Courtney from Dorchester, MA

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acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$15,758

average net price

2,602

number of students

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Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

Just minutes from the Massachusetts/Rhode Island border, Bristol Community College is situated between the Taunton River and Watuppa Pond in the town of Fall River. For female students, the Women’s Center at BCC offers empowerment through...

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I've been to the campus it's clean and soothing; it's well looked after and taken care of. They have a map and clearly marked buildings for new students.

” – Jessica from Brockton, MA

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acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$7,194

average net price

5,822

number of students

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Boston, MA

Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is the first freestanding public college of art and design in the country and the first to grant a degree. Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts...

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I am learned so much about art and about myself as an artist. MassArt starts with a studio foundation year which helps students sharpen their skills and find out what they want to do (you don't have to declare your major untill the second semester)...

” – Deanna from Newington, CT

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1086

average sat composite

79%

acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$23,396

average net price

1,939

number of students

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Massasoit Community College

Brockton, MA

Named for the Native American tribal chief who greeted the pilgrims on their arrival in America, Massasoit Community College is a 2-year institution in the greater Boston area. Massasoit’s three campuses are home to 21 associate degree programs...

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Accounting wasn't my top choices for a career. But recently I took a class at Brockton High School and loved every moment of it. That is my new career in life.

” – Beshawn from Brockton, MA

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acceptance rate

Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$8,430

average net price

4,810

number of students

Colleges in Massachusetts

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