Colleges Near Cambridge

Colleges and universities near me in the Cambridge, Massachusetts area

There are 6 colleges in Cambridge and 105 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 602,528 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 105,162, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Cambridge. Driving time to these schools from Cambridge should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University which is ranked #4 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Southern New Hampshire University enrolling 164,091 students. In terms of affordability, Bunker Hill Community College in Boston offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $576 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Cambridge.


105 results

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
B
Boston, MA
 

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 513enrollment
  • $18,198net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.32Avg GPA

3 miles from Cambridge

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
M
Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,824enrollment
  • $38,776net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1370SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

3 miles from Cambridge

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
M
Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,939enrollment
  • $23,737net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

3 miles from Cambridge

The New England Conservatory of Music
N
Boston, MA

The New England Conservatory of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 796enrollment
  • $53,162net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

3 miles from Cambridge

Tufts University
T
Medford, MA

Tufts University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 13,431enrollment
  • $30,479net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1450-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

2 miles from Cambridge

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
H
Brookline, MA
 

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 131enrollment
  • $30,506net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

4 miles from Cambridge

Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
L
Medford, MA
 

Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 225enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Cambridge

Newbury College Brookline
N
Brookline, MA

Newbury College Brookline

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 636enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Cambridge

The New England Institute of Art
N
Brookline, MA
 

The New England Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 94enrollment
  • $28,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Cambridge

Northeastern University
N
Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 30,013enrollment
  • $35,827net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

3 miles from Cambridge

Urban College of Boston
U
Boston, MA
 

Urban College of Boston

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 596enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Cambridge

Bentley University
B
Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,165enrollment
  • $44,233net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1258-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

5 miles from Cambridge

Pine Manor College
P
Chestnut Hill, MA
 

Pine Manor College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 93enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Cambridge

Roxbury Community College
R
Roxbury Crossing, MA
 

Roxbury Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,214enrollment
  • $9,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Cambridge

Saint John's Seminary
S
Brighton, MA
 

Saint John's Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 103enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Cambridge

Simmons University
S
Boston, MA

Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,710enrollment
  • $24,423net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

3 miles from Cambridge

Suffolk University
S
Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,734enrollment
  • $32,270net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

3 miles from Cambridge

Wentworth Institute of Technology
W
Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,920enrollment
  • $37,901net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

3 miles from Cambridge

FAQ's

The closest community college is Bunker Hill Community College and is 2.5 miles from Cambridge. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Bunker Hill Community College are $5,280 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Bunker Hill Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.