#1 in Boston, MA
Boston Architectural College
Boston, MA
Acceptance
81%
Total Cost
$21,144
Boston Architectural College is located in Boston, MA.
Boston, MA
Colleges in Boston, MA
Explore 20 colleges and universities in Boston. Compare programs, admission requirements, and campus life to find your perfect school.
20
Colleges in Boston
Compare Boston Colleges
See how Boston colleges compare head-to-head on acceptance rates, costs, and outcomes.
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#2 in Boston, MA
Cambridge College
Boston, MA
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$17,190
Cambridge College is located in Boston, MA.
#3 in Boston, MA
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$16,950
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is located in Boston, MA.
#4 in Boston, MA
Bay State College
Boston, MA
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$42,000
Bay State College is located in Boston, MA.
#5 in Boston, MA
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$67,007
Northeastern University Professional Programs is located in Boston, MA.
#6 in Boston, MA
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Acceptance
5%
Total Cost
$78,680
SAT
1440–1540
Boston's co-op pioneer, where students spend half their college career in paid professional jobs.
#7 in Boston, MA
Boston University
Boston, MA
Acceptance
11%
Total Cost
$80,070
SAT
1420–1530
Boston University's sprawling urban heartbeat thrusts you into Boston's professional whirlwind, blending gritty city ambition with surprising academic intimacy.
#8 in Boston, MA
The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA
Acceptance
41%
Total Cost
$74,220
SAT
1230–1440
The New England Conservatory of Music is located in Boston, MA.
#9 in Boston, MA
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
Acceptance
44%
Total Cost
$66,390
SAT
1110–1310
Berklee College of Music is located in Boston, MA.
#10 in Boston, MA
Emerson College
Boston, MA
Acceptance
51%
Total Cost
$72,472
SAT
1270–1420
Emerson College is located in Boston, MA.
#11 in Boston, MA
Simmons University
Boston, MA
Acceptance
70%
Total Cost
$60,678
SAT
1220–1390
All-women's undergrad hub in Boston training nurses, social workers, and communicators steps from hospitals and Fenway Park.
#12 in Boston, MA
Fisher College
Boston, MA
Acceptance
71%
Total Cost
$51,191
SAT
880–1080
Fisher College is located in Boston, MA.
#13 in Boston, MA
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA
Acceptance
76%
Total Cost
$62,728
SAT
1170–1340
Cozy Catholic liberal arts college in Boston's Fenway, freshly co-ed after a century serving women.
#14 in Boston, MA
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA
Acceptance
76%
Total Cost
$20,442
SAT
1080–1300
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is located in Boston, MA.
#15 in Boston, MA
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
Acceptance
82%
Total Cost
$64,986
SAT
1090–1300
Urban Boston hub born from evening law classes, fueling careers in business, government, and law.
#16 in Boston, MA
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA
Acceptance
84%
Total Cost
$32,462
SAT
1070–1290
A harbor-front haven in Boston where public university value meets urban grit and opportunity.
#17 in Boston, MA
MCPHS University
Boston, MA
Acceptance
85%
Total Cost
$58,016
SAT
1160–1416
MCPHS University is located in Boston, MA.
#18 in Boston, MA
Boston Baptist College
Boston, MA
Acceptance
91%
Total Cost
$19,200
Boston Baptist College is located in Boston, MA.
#19 in Boston, MA
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
Acceptance
91%
Total Cost
$57,515
SAT
1110–1320
Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in Boston, MA.
#20 in Boston, MA
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA
Total Cost
$80,300
MGH Institute of Health Professions is located in Boston, MA.
FAQs about Boston Colleges
Going to college in Boston offers students a unique blend of academic opportunities and city life. Students benefit from internship opportunities, cultural attractions, and networking with professionals in various industries. The college experience in Boston combines classroom learning with real-world experiences in Massachusetts.
The cost of living in Boston varies depending on housing choices, lifestyle, and the specific area of the city. Students should budget for housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses on top of tuition costs. Many colleges offer on-campus housing options and meal plans to help manage expenses.
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