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.
Cambridge, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Middlesex Community College
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Bedford, MA
 

Middlesex Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,770enrollment
  • $3,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Cambridge

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Salem State University
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Salem, MA

Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

15 miles from Cambridge

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FINE Mortuary College LLC
F
Norwood, MA
 

FINE Mortuary College LLC

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 118enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Cambridge

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Framingham State University
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Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#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

17 miles from Cambridge

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Montserrat College of Art
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Beverly, MA

Montserrat College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 296enrollment
  • $34,280net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

17 miles from Cambridge

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North Shore Community College
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Danvers, MA
 

North Shore Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,391enrollment
  • $8,444net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Cambridge

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Endicott College
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Beverly, MA

Endicott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,006enrollment
  • $39,496net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

19 miles from Cambridge

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Gordon College
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Wenham, MA

Gordon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,628enrollment
  • $24,483net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1086-1313SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

21 miles from Cambridge

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Merrimack College
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North Andover, MA

Merrimack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,505enrollment
  • $37,296net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

20 miles from Cambridge

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#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

22 miles from Cambridge

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Massasoit Community College
M
Brockton, MA
 

Massasoit Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,810enrollment
  • $9,024net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Cambridge

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Stonehill College
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Easton, MA

Stonehill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,543enrollment
  • $31,021net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

22 miles from Cambridge

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Dean College
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Franklin, MA

Dean College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,189enrollment
  • $32,219net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

25 miles from Cambridge

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Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

28 miles from Cambridge

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Zion Bible College
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Haverhill, MA
 

Zion Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 225enrollment
  • $25,157net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Cambridge

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Northern Essex Community College
N
Haverhill, MA
 

Northern Essex Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,339enrollment
  • $7,390net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Cambridge

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Wheaton College
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Norton, MA

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,667enrollment
  • $32,863net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1390SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

28 miles from Cambridge

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Rivier College
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Nashua, NH
 

Rivier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,551enrollment
  • $28,983net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Oct 16

30 miles from Cambridge

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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.