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.


109 results

University of Massachusetts Lowell
M
Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 16,770enrollment
  • $17,624net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1350SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

36 miles from Worcester

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
M
Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,321enrollment
  • $37,182net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1340SAT range
  • 23-33ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

36 miles from Worcester

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
M
Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,986enrollment
  • $24,159net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

36 miles from Worcester

University of Massachusetts Amherst
M
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

38 miles from Worcester

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M
Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in America

  • 11,920enrollment
  • $21,519net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1510-1580SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

37 miles from Worcester

The New England Conservatory of Music
N
Boston, MA

The New England Conservatory of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 784enrollment
  • $49,544net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

37 miles from Worcester

Northeastern University
N
Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 31,159enrollment
  • $34,770net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

37 miles from Worcester

Roxbury Community College
R
Roxbury Crossing, MA
 

Roxbury Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,631enrollment
  • $12,070net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Worcester

Simmons University
S
Boston, MA

Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,053enrollment
  • $29,575net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1390SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

36 miles from Worcester

Tufts University
T
Medford, MA

Tufts University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 13,274enrollment
  • $33,333net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

36 miles from Worcester

Wentworth Institute of Technology
W
Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,018enrollment
  • $35,585net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

37 miles from Worcester

Brown University
B
Providence, RI

Brown University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#11 Best Colleges in America

  • 11,516enrollment
  • $26,608net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

37 miles from Worcester

Johnson & Wales University Providence
J
Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University Providence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,372enrollment
  • $33,480net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 970-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Worcester

Rhode Island School of Design
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 2,540enrollment
  • $42,106net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1540SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.71Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

37 miles from Worcester

University of Connecticut
C
Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 27,364enrollment
  • $22,324net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1420SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Worcester

Hult International Business School
H
Cambridge, MA

Hult International Business School

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,003enrollment
  • $51,986net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Worcester

New England College of Business
N
Boston, MA
 

New England College of Business

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,237enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Worcester

Bunker Hill Community College
B
Boston, MA

Bunker Hill Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,545enrollment
  • $7,669net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Worcester

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.