Colleges Near Lowell

Colleges and universities near me in the Lowell, Massachusetts area

There 99 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 571,201 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 106,519, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lowell. Driving time to these schools from Lowell 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, 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 Lowell.
Lowell, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Franklin Pierce University
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Rindge, NH

Franklin Pierce University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

  • 1,663enrollment
  • $28,434net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

39 miles from Lowell

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University of New Hampshire Main Campus
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Durham, NH

University of New Hampshire Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in New Hampshire

  • 13,953enrollment
  • $24,507net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

39 miles from Lowell

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Granite State College
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Concord, NH
 

Granite State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,425enrollment
  • $11,850net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Lowell

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Massasoit Community College
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Brockton, MA
 

Massasoit Community College

Public 2 Year

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

42 miles from Lowell

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Stonehill College
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Easton, MA

Stonehill College

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Jan 15

42 miles from Lowell

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NHTI Concord's Community College
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Concord, NH
 

NHTI Concord's Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,619enrollment
  • $16,936net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

42 miles from Lowell

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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

45 miles from Lowell

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Wheaton College
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Norton, MA

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

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#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

47 miles from Lowell

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Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

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#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

49 miles from Lowell

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Middlesex Community College and is 8.2 miles from Lowell. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Middlesex Community College are $6,048 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Middlesex 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.