Colleges Near Gardner

Colleges and universities near me in the Gardner, Massachusetts area

There 96 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 563,070 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 20,228, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Gardner. Driving time to these schools from Gardner should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge 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, Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester 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 Gardner.
Gardner, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Babson College
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Wellesley, MA

Babson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,989enrollment
  • $28,400net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1510SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

42 miles from Gardner

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Bentley University
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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

41 miles from Gardner

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Lasell College
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Newton, MA

Lasell College

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,591enrollment
  • $29,706net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 995-1268SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

42 miles from Gardner

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Massachusetts Bay Community College
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Wellesley Hills, MA

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,497enrollment
  • $6,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

41 miles from Gardner

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Western New England University
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Springfield, MA

Western New England University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,430enrollment
  • $30,214net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

42 miles from Gardner

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New England College
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Henniker, NH

New England College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,852enrollment
  • $29,512net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.81Avg GPA

42 miles from Gardner

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Southern New Hampshire University
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Manchester, NH

Southern New Hampshire University

Private 4 Year

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  • 164,091enrollment
  • $32,043net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

41 miles from Gardner

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Marlboro College
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Marlboro, VT
 

Marlboro College

Private 4 Year

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  • 142enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Gardner

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Olin College of Engineering
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Needham, MA

Olin College of Engineering

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 386enrollment
  • $38,502net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 35-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

42 miles from Gardner

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American International College
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Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

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#34 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,010enrollment
  • $18,317net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

44 miles from Gardner

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Holyoke Community College
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Holyoke, MA
 

Holyoke Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,550enrollment
  • $7,927net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Gardner

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College of Our Lady of the Elms
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Chicopee, MA

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,275enrollment
  • $23,498net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

44 miles from Gardner

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Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 15,287enrollment
  • $30,559net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1435-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

45 miles from Gardner

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William James College
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Newton, MA
 

William James College

Private 4 Year

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  • 897enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Gardner

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Merrimack College
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North Andover, MA

Merrimack College

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Sep 1

44 miles from Gardner

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Springfield College
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Springfield, MA

Springfield College

Private 4 Year

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#20 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,921enrollment
  • $27,930net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

44 miles from Gardner

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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

46 miles from Gardner

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Mount Ida College
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Newton, MA

Mount Ida College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,555enrollment
  • $27,631net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Gardner

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mount Wachusett Community College and is 0.5 miles from Gardner. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mount Wachusett Community College are $5,760 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Mount Wachusett 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.