There are 98 colleges within 50 miles of Wakefield enrolling a total of 581,840 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Massachusetts with a population of 24,932, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Wakefield. The nearest college is Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Medford at a distance of 5.9 miles from Wakefield. Driving time to these schools from Wakefield 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 Wakefield.
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#6 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 1
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#11 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jun 1
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#27 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
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#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 15
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The closest community college is North Shore Community College and is 8.1 miles from Wakefield. 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.