Colleges in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to 129 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for research universities and strong Greek life, Massachusetts offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
129 total in MassachusettsUniversity of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public 4-year institution in Amherst, MA. Enrollment: ~23,671 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $36,316/year.
Boston University
Boston University is a private 4-year institution in Boston, MA. Enrollment: ~18,248 students. Admissions are highly selective (11% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,560/year.
Northeastern University
Northeastern University is a private 4-year institution in Boston, MA. Enrollment: ~17,326 students. Admissions are highly selective (5% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $56,500/year.
University of Massachusetts-Boston
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public 4-year institution in Boston, MA. Enrollment: ~11,512 students. Admissions are accessible (84% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,649/year.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public 4-year institution in Lowell, MA. Enrollment: ~11,434 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,004/year.
Boston College
Boston College is a private 4-year institution in Chestnut Hill, MA. Enrollment: ~10,085 students. Admissions are selective (16% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $60,530/year.
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater State University is a public 4-year institution in Bridgewater, MA. Enrollment: ~7,829 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $7,050/year.
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private 4-year institution in Cambridge, MA. Enrollment: ~7,601 students. Admissions are highly selective (4% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $51,143/year.
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music is a private 4-year institution in Boston, MA. Enrollment: ~7,468 students. Admissions are accessible (44% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $45,468/year.
Tufts University
Tufts University is a private 4-year institution in Medford, MA. Enrollment: ~7,061 students. Admissions are highly selective (11% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $61,646/year.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private 4-year institution in Worcester, MA. Enrollment: ~5,447 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,640/year.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a public 4-year institution in North Dartmouth, MA. Enrollment: ~5,221 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,578/year.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private 4-year institution in Cambridge, MA. Enrollment: ~4,535 students. Admissions are highly selective (5% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $55,510/year.
Bentley University
Bentley University is a private 4-year institution in Waltham, MA. Enrollment: ~4,474 students. Admissions are accessible (45% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,910/year.
Salem State University
Salem State University is a public 4-year institution in Salem, MA. Enrollment: ~4,291 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $7,050/year.
Suffolk University
Suffolk University is a private 4-year institution in Boston, MA. Enrollment: ~4,268 students. Admissions are accessible (82% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,242/year.
Worcester State University
Worcester State University is a public 4-year institution in Worcester, MA. Enrollment: ~3,930 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $7,050/year.
Merrimack College
Merrimack College is a private 4-year institution in North Andover, MA. Enrollment: ~3,916 students. Admissions are accessible (70% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $43,842/year.
Emerson College
Emerson College is a private 4-year institution in Boston, MA. Enrollment: ~3,870 students. Admissions are accessible (51% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $51,264/year.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private 4-year institution in Boston, MA. Enrollment: ~3,747 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,050/year.
Brandeis University
Brandeis University is a private 4-year institution in Waltham, MA. Enrollment: ~3,618 students. Admissions are accessible (41% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $59,408/year.
Westfield State University
Westfield State University is a public 4-year institution in Westfield, MA. Enrollment: ~3,615 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $7,050/year.
MCPHS University
MCPHS University is a private 4-year institution in Boston, MA. Enrollment: ~3,451 students. Admissions are accessible (85% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,700/year.
Endicott College
Endicott College is a private 4-year institution in Beverly, MA. Enrollment: ~3,125 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,764/year.
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