The Best Boston Public Colleges

Boston, Massachusetts area Colleges

There are 1 ranked public colleges within the Boston city limits and 10 public colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 79,527 students. If you're looking for a large school, University of Massachusetts Lowell enrolls the most students with 6,539 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Bridgewater State University offers the lowest tuition for public colleges in the Boston area at $910 per year.

The top rated public college in the area is Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay which is ranked #338 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Boston area is home to popular nationally ranked public institutions like Massachusetts Maritime Academy, University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of Massachusetts Boston and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Boston, MA within 50 miles Public 4 year 2 year

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,425enrollment
  • $21,668net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

46 miles from Boston

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 17,153enrollment
  • $17,240net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1348SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

27 miles from Boston

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University of Massachusetts Boston
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Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 15,586enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

2 miles from Boston

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 7,457enrollment
  • $19,700net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

49 miles from Boston

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Worcester State University
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Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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42 miles from Boston

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Framingham State University
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Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,111enrollment
  • $17,715net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

21 miles from Boston

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Fitchburg State University
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Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,554enrollment
  • $15,535net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

43 miles from Boston

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Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 9,604enrollment
  • $17,225net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

24 miles from Boston

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Rhode Island College
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,787enrollment
  • $11,014net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

41 miles from Boston

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Salem State University
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Salem, MA

Salem State University

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,277net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 986-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

14 miles from Boston

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