Colleges Near Wakefield

Colleges and universities near me in the Wakefield, Massachusetts area

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.
Wakefield, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Boston University
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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

11 miles from Wakefield

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Emerson College
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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

10 miles from Wakefield

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Fisher College
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Boston, MA

Fisher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $26,257net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 800-1070SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

10 miles from Wakefield

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Harvard University
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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

9 miles from Wakefield

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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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

10 miles from Wakefield

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Emmanuel College
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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

11 miles from Wakefield

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School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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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

12 miles from Wakefield

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The New England Conservatory of Music
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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

11 miles from Wakefield

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Wheelock College
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Boston, MA

Wheelock College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

11 miles from Wakefield

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Urban College of Boston
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Boston, MA
 

Urban College of Boston

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 596enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Wakefield

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Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 15,287enrollment
  • $30,559net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1435-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

13 miles from Wakefield

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Endicott College
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Beverly, MA

Endicott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,006enrollment
  • $39,496net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

12 miles from Wakefield

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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
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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

11 miles from Wakefield

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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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

12 miles from Wakefield

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Public 4 Year

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

Applications Due Feb 1

12 miles from Wakefield

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Merrimack College
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North Andover, MA

Merrimack College

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Sep 1

12 miles from Wakefield

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Middlesex Community College
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Bedford, MA
 

Middlesex Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,770enrollment
  • $3,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Wakefield

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Newbury College Brookline
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Brookline, MA

Newbury College Brookline

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 636enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Wakefield

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FAQ's

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.