Colleges Near Reading

Colleges and universities near me in the Reading, Massachusetts area

There are 95 colleges within 50 miles of Reading enrolling a total of 588,519 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 24,747, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Reading. The nearest college is Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Medford at a distance of 7.6 miles from Reading. Driving time to these schools from Reading 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 Reading.
Reading, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

  • 13,626enrollment
  • $24,762net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

42 miles from Reading

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Anna Maria College
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Paxton, MA

Anna Maria College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,332enrollment
  • $28,732net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.94Avg GPA

44 miles from Reading

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Mount Wachusett Community College
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Gardner, MA

Mount Wachusett Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,204enrollment
  • $8,168net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 11

45 miles from Reading

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Bryant University
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Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 3,592enrollment
  • $40,612net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

48 miles from Reading

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Granite State College
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Concord, NH
 

Granite State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,326enrollment
  • $11,851net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Reading

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FAQ's

The closest community college is North Shore Community College and is 8.2 miles from Reading. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at North Shore Community College are $5,352 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

North Shore 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.