Colleges Near Salem

Colleges and universities near me in the Salem, Massachusetts area

There 91 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 549,257 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 41,340, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Salem. Driving time to these schools from Salem 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, Bunker Hill Community College in Boston 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 Salem.


91 results

Boston University
B
Boston, MA

Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 36,714enrollment
  • $27,829net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

15 miles from Salem

Cambridge College
C
Cambridge, MA

Cambridge College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,135enrollment
  • $21,178net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Salem

Emerson College
E
Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,891enrollment
  • $51,432net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 20

14 miles from Salem

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
B
Boston, MA
 

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 513enrollment
  • $18,198net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.32Avg GPA

14 miles from Salem

Lesley University
L
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,406enrollment
  • $32,414net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

14 miles from Salem

Emmanuel College
E
Boston, MA

Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,012enrollment
  • $32,273net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1310SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

15 miles from Salem

Harvard University
H
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in America

  • 30,631enrollment
  • $19,491net price
  • 3%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

14 miles from Salem

Longy School of Music
L
Cambridge, MA

Longy School of Music

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 315enrollment
  • $30,524net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Salem

University of Massachusetts Boston
M
Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 15,586enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

15 miles from Salem

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M
Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in America

  • 11,858enrollment
  • $20,232net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 35-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

14 miles from Salem

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
M
Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,824enrollment
  • $38,776net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1370SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

15 miles from Salem

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
M
Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,939enrollment
  • $23,737net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

15 miles from Salem

School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
S
Boston, MA

School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 492enrollment
  • $39,340net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Salem

The New England Conservatory of Music
N
Boston, MA

The New England Conservatory of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 796enrollment
  • $53,162net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

15 miles from Salem

Northeastern University
N
Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 30,013enrollment
  • $35,827net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

15 miles from Salem

Wentworth Institute of Technology
W
Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,920enrollment
  • $37,901net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

15 miles from Salem

Wheelock College
W
Boston, MA

Wheelock College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 890enrollment
  • $28,829net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.92Estimated Avg GPA

15 miles from Salem

Merrimack College
M
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Sep 1

16 miles from Salem

FAQ's

The closest community college is North Shore Community College and is 7.5 miles from Salem. 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.