Colleges Near Worcester

Colleges and universities near me in the Worcester, Massachusetts area

There are 7 colleges in Worcester and 109 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 513,656 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 181,045, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Worcester. Driving time to these schools from Worcester 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 Boston University enrolling 36,624 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 Worcester.
Worcester, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Olin College of Engineering
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Needham, MA

Olin College of Engineering

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 402enrollment
  • $40,370net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

28 miles from Worcester

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Brandeis University
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Waltham, MA

Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,302enrollment
  • $44,668net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

29 miles from Worcester

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Lasell College
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Newton, MA

Lasell College

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $28,477net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1260SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

29 miles from Worcester

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Quinebaug Valley Community College
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Danielson, CT
 

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,195enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

31 miles from Worcester

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Bentley University
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Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,264enrollment
  • $43,858net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1410SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

31 miles from Worcester

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William James College
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Newton, MA
 

William James College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 951enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Worcester

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Mount Ida College
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Newton, MA

Mount Ida College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,555enrollment
  • $27,631net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Worcester

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Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 15,280enrollment
  • $32,590net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

33 miles from Worcester

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Middlesex Community College
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Bedford, MA
 

Middlesex Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,280enrollment
  • $2,985net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Worcester

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FINE Mortuary College LLC
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Norwood, MA
 

FINE Mortuary College LLC

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 176enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Worcester

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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

34 miles from Worcester

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Pine Manor College
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Chestnut Hill, MA
 

Pine Manor College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 93enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Worcester

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Saint John's Seminary
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Brighton, MA
 

Saint John's Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 120enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Worcester

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Boston Baptist College
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Boston, MA
 

Boston Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $19,506net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 10-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Worcester

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Curry College
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Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,994enrollment
  • $30,367net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

36 miles from Worcester

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Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
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Brookline, MA
 

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 199enrollment
  • $23,317net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

35 miles from Worcester

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The New England Institute of Art
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Brookline, MA
 

The New England Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 94enrollment
  • $28,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Worcester

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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

35 miles from Worcester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Quinsigamond Community College and is 3.2 miles from Worcester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Quinsigamond Community College are $5,974 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Quinsigamond 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.