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 Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$36,316
ACT
ACT 30–33

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, MA
NCAA D1Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
11% admit
Tuition
$58,560
ACT
ACT 32–34

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

Boston, MA
NCAA D1Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
5% admit
Tuition
$56,500
ACT
ACT 33–35

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

Boston, MA
NCAA D3Beach TownSki Town
Admit
84% admit
Tuition
$34,649
ACT
ACT 22–29

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

Lowell, MA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$33,004
ACT
ACT 25–32

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

Chestnut Hill, MA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
16% admit
Tuition
$60,530
ACT
ACT 33–35

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, MA
NCAA D3
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$7,050
ACT
ACT 25–30

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

Cambridge, MA
NCAA D1Beach TownSki Town
Admit
4% admit
Tuition
$51,143
ACT
ACT 34–36

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

Boston, MA
Beach TownSki Town
Admit
44% admit
Tuition
$45,468
ACT

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

Medford, MA
NCAA D3Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
11% admit
Tuition
$61,646
ACT
ACT 33–35

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, MA
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$54,640
ACT

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

North Dartmouth, MA
NCAA D3Beach Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$29,578
ACT
ACT 26–30

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

Cambridge, MA
NCAA D3Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
5% admit
Tuition
$55,510
ACT
ACT 34–36

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

Waltham, MA
NCAA D2Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
45% admit
Tuition
$54,910
ACT
ACT 28–31

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, MA
NCAA D3Beach Town
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$7,050
ACT

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

Boston, MA
NCAA D3Beach TownSki Town
Admit
82% admit
Tuition
$41,242
ACT
ACT 24–28

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, MA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$7,050
ACT

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

North Andover, MA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
70% admit
Tuition
$43,842
ACT

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

Boston, MA
NCAA D3Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
51% admit
Tuition
$51,264
ACT
ACT 29–32

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

Boston, MA
NCAA D3Beach TownSki Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$37,050
ACT
ACT 27–31

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

Waltham, MA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
41% admit
Tuition
$59,408
ACT
ACT 31–34

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, MA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$7,050
ACT

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

Boston, MA
Beach TownSki Town
Admit
85% admit
Tuition
$34,700
ACT
ACT 26–30

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

Beverly, MA
NCAA D3Beach Town
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$35,764
ACT
ACT 25–30

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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