Colleges Near Lawrence

Colleges and universities near me in the Lawrence, Massachusetts area

There are 95 colleges within 50 miles of Lawrence enrolling a total of 580,705 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 76,377, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lawrence. The nearest college is Merrimack College in North Andover at a distance of 2.9 miles from Lawrence. Driving time to these schools from Lawrence 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 184,099 students. In terms of affordability, Middlesex Community College in Bedford 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 Lawrence.
Lawrence, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,018enrollment
  • $35,585net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

25 miles from Lawrence

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University of New Hampshire at Manchester
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Manchester, NH
 

University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Public 4 Year

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  • 748enrollment
  • $13,097net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

25 miles from Lawrence

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Urban College of Boston
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Boston, MA
 

Urban College of Boston

Private 2 Year

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  • 728enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Lawrence

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New Hampshire Institute of Art
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Manchester, NH

New Hampshire Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 337enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Lawrence

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University of Massachusetts Boston
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Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 15,810enrollment
  • $17,554net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

27 miles from Lawrence

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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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  • 3,973enrollment
  • $7,462net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

27 miles from Lawrence

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Saint Anselm College
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Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in New Hampshire

  • 2,078enrollment
  • $35,091net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

26 miles from Lawrence

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Babson College
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Wellesley, MA

Babson College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,943enrollment
  • $30,220net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1500SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

28 miles from Lawrence

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William James College
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Newton, MA
 

William James College

Private 4 Year

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  • 951enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Lawrence

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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

28 miles from Lawrence

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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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  • 184,099enrollment
  • $33,163net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

28 miles from Lawrence

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Manchester Community College
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Manchester, NH
 

Manchester Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,012enrollment
  • $14,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Lawrence

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Great Bay Community College
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Portsmouth, NH
 

Great Bay Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,440enrollment
  • $17,658net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Lawrence

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Laboure College
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Boston, MA
 

Laboure College

Private 4 Year

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  • 717enrollment
  • -net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Lawrence

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Wellesley College
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Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,418enrollment
  • $21,501net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 8

29 miles from Lawrence

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Olin College of Engineering
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Needham, MA

Olin College of Engineering

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 402enrollment
  • $40,370net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

29 miles from Lawrence

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Boston Baptist College
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Boston, MA
 

Boston Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 33enrollment
  • $19,506net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 10-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Lawrence

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Eastern Nazarene College
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Quincy, MA
 

Eastern Nazarene College

Private 4 Year

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  • 458enrollment
  • $21,370net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 883-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

31 miles from Lawrence

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northern Essex Community College and is 8.8 miles from Lawrence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northern Essex Community College are $5,688 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northern Essex 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.