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.

Easton, MA

Founded by the Congregation of the Holy Cross, Stonehill College is a Catholic liberal arts college in southeast Massachusetts. Stonehill confers bachelor’s degrees in over 80 academic programs and all students are required to participate in a...

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At Stonehill, I feel as though I am learning a lot. I am currently a biology major. My classes are challenging although they are doable. There are only 2,500 students in my school which leads to an average classroom size of 25. My professors all...

” – Nina from Mount Sinai, NY

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72%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$34,658

average net price

2,479

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Endicott College

Beverly, MA

Endicott College is a private, four-year college located on Boston’s North Shore. With three private beaches, Endicott’s oceanfront campus, in Beverly, Mass., draws a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students from 30 states and 38...

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Endicott's professors WANT you to succeed. None of your classes will have more than 25 students, so your teacher knows your name. They all have office hours to make themselves available to you for some extra help or whatever you need to stay on top...

” – Kaila from Tewksbury, MA

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77%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$35,642

average net price

3,982

number of students

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Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

Lesley University is a 4-year private school in the greater Boston area. Originally founded as a teacher training institution, Lesley is now home to colleges of Art & Design, Liberal Arts, Education, and Social Sciences granting undergrad degrees in...

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Within a semester, I was already prepared with a new arsenal of ideas and knowledge. Compared to what I've learned here, I learned nothing in high school. The staff, services, resources, and most of all other students are all there to help you...

” – Riva from New Gloucester, ME

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1109

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$33,644

average net price

4,010

number of students

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Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

One of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country, Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 36 states and 42 countries. Over 100+ academic programs...

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The Classes are great. The Professors are always there for you.

” – PRESTON from Wareham, MA

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80%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$33,650

average net price

5,452

number of students

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology is 4-year college in Boston, Massachusetts. Wentworth is comprised of four colleges: Architecture, Design, and Construction Management; Arts and Sciences; Engineering and Computer Science; and Professional and...

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The classes are a constant challenge. Everyday is a day full of knowledge.

” – Danielle from Atkinson, NH

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1171

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90%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$36,719

average net price

4,163

number of students

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Regis College

Weston, MA

Regis College is a coed, Catholic university 12 miles west of Boston in Weston, Mass. With over 3,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students enrolled on campus and in fully online graduate programs, Regis provides an academically rigorous...

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Regis College has really good teachers who care about the student and do everything in their power to make sure the student understands the information they are receiving. The teachers are well educated themselves and also keep the classes...

” – Medgine from Roslindale, MA

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1040

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$32,683

average net price

3,599

number of students

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Hampshire College

Amherst, MA

Founded as a home for new ideas in higher education, Hampshire College is a 4-year liberal arts college in western Massachusetts. Hampshire challenges all students to create an individualized curriculum culminating in a year-long advanced study...

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You'll be stressed, and getting through the Hampshire system does take a lot of work and patience, but if you put in the time you'll learn so much you can't even fathom it.

” – Eliza from Columbia, MD

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75%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$30,080

average net price

472

number of students

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Dean College

Franklin, MA

Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private institution based in the suburban town of Franklin, Massachusetts. Many students choose to study dance, drama and theater production, or athletic training. Dean is a sustainable campus and uses LED lighting...

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If you come to Dean wanting to learn, you're going to take a lot away from the experience. I was a Criminal Justice major, and was fortunate enough to have Professor Couture for my Intro to Crim class. She has a system set up where you can earn...

” – Kristen from Millville, MA

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1010

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74%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$31,337

average net price

1,206

number of students

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Springfield College

Springfield, MA

Founded in 1856, Mars Hill University is a 4-year Christian liberal arts college in western North Carolina and the region’s oldest institution of higher learning operating on its original site. Nestled among the mountains, Mars Hill confers bachelor...

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The classes are small so the professors really pay attention to you and help you out.

” – Libby from MA

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1128

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77%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$30,134

average net price

2,965

number of students

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Simmons University

Boston, MA

Simmons University is a private, liberal arts university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Simmons offers a women’s undergraduate education in 60+ majors and programs, as well as four graduate schools for its co-ed graduate population. The university...

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My classes at Simmons have proved to be exciting and stimulating, and there are also a lot of social opportunities at Simmons. This includes frequent events such as plays, movie nights, sporting events, city outings, special guests and more. Not to...

” – Anne from Philadelphia

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1206

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84%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$30,008

average net price

5,984

number of students

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Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

Founded in 1837, Mount Holyoke College is a 4-year women’s liberal arts college in western Massachusetts. The oldest college among the Seven Sisters, Mount Holyoke grants undergraduate degrees in 48 academic majors and also gives students the...

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Mount Holyoke is a great school with great facilities. There is also a great 5 College consortium that allows you to further expand your depth of knowledge and connections with students/professors in your field. The small class sizes give students a...

” – Nia

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1395

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52%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$31,165

average net price

2,342

number of students

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Assumption University

Worcester, MA

Assumption College is a private institution in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded by the Augustinians of the Assumption. It offers a liberal arts curriculum grounded in Catholic tradition and is a member of both the International Federation of...

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You might think that all you could learn at a Liberal Arts College is art appreciation and how to analyze someone. Assumption College does offer that and much more. At first, I did not want to go here, my mother encouraged me to, but then I got to...

” – Giovanna from Billerica, MA

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86%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$28,466

average net price

2,284

number of students

Colleges in Massachusetts

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