There are 50 colleges within 50 miles of Chester enrolling a total of 169,233 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Massachusetts with a population of 627, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. The nearest college is Westfield State University in Westfield at a distance of 14 miles from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Williams College in Williamstown which is ranked #13 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Massachusetts Amherst enrolling 32,229 students. In terms of affordability, Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $600 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 Chester.
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28 miles from Chester
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29 miles from Chester
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#13 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 10
32 miles from Chester
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
36 miles from Chester
Private 4 Year
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#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
37 miles from Chester
Public 2 Year
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39 miles from Chester
Private 4 Year
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38 miles from Chester
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Jan 17
40 miles from Chester
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Chester
Private 4 Year
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41 miles from Chester
Public 2 Year
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40 miles from Chester
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut
Applications Due Aug 26
42 miles from Chester
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
42 miles from Chester
Public 2 Year
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42 miles from Chester
Public 2 Year
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41 miles from Chester
Private 4 Year
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41 miles from Chester
Private 4 Year
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42 miles from Chester
Private 4 Year
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45 miles from Chester
The closest community college is Holyoke Community College and is 17.9 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Holyoke Community College are $5,570 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Holyoke 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.