There are 24 ranked colleges within the Boston city limits and 101 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 442,621 students. If you're looking for a large school, Boston University enrolls the most students with 285 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Bristol Community College offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the Boston area at $576 per year.
The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge which is ranked #4 in the nation by CollegeSimply.
Also explore Boston area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.
The Boston area is home to popular nationally ranked institutions like Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Brown University and Wellesley College.
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Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
6 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#8 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
4 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#11 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 5
40 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#17 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 8
15 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 1
7 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 1
8 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
9 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 4
4 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 15
41 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
12 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Rhode Island
Applications Due Feb 1
40 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 1
4 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 15
11 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 3
13 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island
Applications Due Jan 15
40 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 1
4 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 15
41 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
27 miles from Boston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island
Applications Due Feb 1
39 miles from Boston