Lens covers 46 four-year colleges in Massachusetts, 10 public and 36 private. They range from Anna Maria College (906 undergraduates) to University of Massachusetts–Amherst (23,671). Acceptance rates run from 4% to 96%, and 29 of the 46 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 46 four-year colleges in Massachusetts
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst | 1,911 | 9% | $70,480 |
| Anna Maria College | Paxton | 906 | 50% | $44,571 |
| Assumption University | Worcester | 1,669 | 83% | $51,356 |
| Babson College | Wellesley | 2,728 | 17% | $57,152 |
| Bentley University | Waltham | 4,474 | 45% | $61,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston | 7,468 | 44% | $52,040 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | 10,085 | 16% | $70,702 |
| Boston University | Boston | 18,248 | 11% | $68,102 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham | 3,618 | 40% | $68,080 |
| Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | 7,829 | 88% | $11,808 in-state · $17,948 out-of-state |
| Clark University | Worcester | 2,214 | 40% | $58,867 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | 3,106 | 18% | $64,500 |
| Curry College | Milton | 1,780 | 88% | $47,970 |
| Dean College | Franklin | 1,089 | 74% | $46,526 |
| Emerson College | Boston | 3,870 | 51% | $57,056 |
| Emmanuel College | Boston | 1,854 | 76% | $48,550 |
| Endicott College | Beverly | 3,125 | 71% | $40,650 |
| Fisher College | Boston | 1,167 | 71% | $35,689 |
| Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg | 2,752 | 87% | $11,346 in-state · $17,426 out-of-state |
| Framingham State University | Framingham | 2,566 | 84% | $11,920 in-state · $18,000 out-of-state |
| Harvard University | Cambridge | 7,601 | 4% | $61,676 |
| MCPHS University | Boston | 3,451 | 85% | $40,530 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge | 4,535 | 5% | $62,396 |
| Merrimack College | North Andover | 3,916 | 70% | $53,962 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley | 2,169 | 36% | $67,018 |
| Northeastern University | Boston | 17,326 | 5% | $66,162 |
| Regis College | Weston | 956 | 70% | $49,680 |
| Salem State University | Salem | 4,291 | 96% | $12,338 in-state · $19,531 out-of-state |
| Simmons University | Boston | 1,670 | 70% | $46,874 |
| Smith College | Northampton | 2,544 | 21% | $65,178 |
| Springfield College | Springfield | 1,751 | 72% | $45,174 |
| Stonehill College | Easton | 2,528 | 66% | $57,490 |
| Suffolk University | Boston | 4,268 | 82% | $47,550 |
| Tufts University | Medford | 7,061 | 11% | $70,704 |
| University of Massachusetts–Amherst | Amherst | 23,671 | 60% | $17,772 in-state · $40,449 out-of-state |
| University of Massachusetts–Boston | Boston | 11,512 | 84% | $15,908 in-state · $38,125 out-of-state |
| University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth | North Dartmouth | 5,221 | 91% | $15,612 in-state · $32,567 out-of-state |
| University of Massachusetts–Lowell | Lowell | 11,434 | 83% | $16,966 in-state · $36,264 out-of-state |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley | 2,300 | 14% | $67,176 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston | 3,747 | 91% | $42,884 |
| Western New England University | Springfield | 2,603 | 83% | $47,820 |
| Westfield State University | Westfield | 3,615 | 81% | $12,179 in-state · $18,259 out-of-state |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton | 1,773 | 68% | $63,960 |
| Williams College | Williamstown | 2,076 | 8% | $68,560 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester | 5,447 | 60% | $60,965 |
| Worcester State University | Worcester | 3,930 | 88% | $11,786 in-state · $17,866 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Massachusetts admit at least half of applicants? 29 of the 46: Anna Maria College, Assumption University, Bridgewater State University, Curry College, Dean College, Emerson College, Emmanuel College, Endicott College, Fisher College, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, MCPHS University and 17 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Massachusetts? University of Massachusetts–Amherst is the largest, with 23,671 undergraduates, and Anna Maria College is the smallest, with 906 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Massachusetts are public? 10 of the 46 are public and 36 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.