Colleges Near Shirley

Colleges and universities near me in the Shirley, Massachusetts area

There are 103 colleges within 50 miles of Shirley enrolling a total of 621,592 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 1,441, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Shirley. The nearest college is Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg at a distance of 7.2 miles from Shirley. Driving time to these schools from Shirley 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, 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 Shirley.
Shirley, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

43 miles from Shirley

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Amherst College
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Amherst, MA

Amherst College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,910enrollment
  • $17,965net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1550SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

45 miles from Shirley

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 31,810enrollment
  • $22,954net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

45 miles from Shirley

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Stonehill College
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Easton, MA

Stonehill College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,584enrollment
  • $31,134net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

45 miles from Shirley

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New England College
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Henniker, NH

New England College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,856enrollment
  • $30,280net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.81Avg GPA

45 miles from Shirley

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Hampshire College
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Amherst, MA

Hampshire College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

 

  • 717enrollment
  • $27,556net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

46 miles from Shirley

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Massasoit Community College
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Brockton, MA
 

Massasoit Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,029enrollment
  • $7,510net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Shirley

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Wheaton College
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Norton, MA

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,778enrollment
  • $31,638net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1420SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

46 miles from Shirley

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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

46 miles from Shirley

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NHTI Concord's Community College
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Concord, NH
 

NHTI Concord's Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,613enrollment
  • $16,221net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

48 miles from Shirley

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Greenfield Community College
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Greenfield, MA
 

Greenfield Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,544enrollment
  • $7,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Shirley

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Providence College
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Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,635enrollment
  • $46,645net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

49 miles from Shirley

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Rhode Island College
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,767enrollment
  • $11,549net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 860-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

49 miles from Shirley

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Mount Wachusett Community College and is 16.6 miles from Shirley. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Mount Wachusett Community College are $6,000 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.