Colleges Near Exeter

Colleges and universities near me in the Exeter, New Hampshire area

There are 78 colleges within 50 miles of Exeter enrolling a total of 526,435 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in New Hampshire with a population of 9,242, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Exeter. The nearest college is Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth at a distance of 5.4 miles from Exeter. Driving time to these schools from Exeter should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts 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, Middlesex Community College in Bedford 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 Exeter.
Exeter, NH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bay State College
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Boston, MA
 

Bay State College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 224enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Exeter

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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

43 miles from Exeter

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Cambridge College
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Cambridge, MA

Cambridge College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,952enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Exeter

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Suffolk University
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Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,697enrollment
  • $33,089net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

43 miles from Exeter

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Berklee College of Music
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Boston, MA

Berklee College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,448enrollment
  • $48,608net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

44 miles from Exeter

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Boston Architectural College
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Boston, MA

Boston Architectural College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 787enrollment
  • $37,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Exeter

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The Boston Conservatory
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Boston, MA

The Boston Conservatory

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 798enrollment
  • $42,649net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Exeter

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Boston University
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Boston, MA

Boston University

Private 4 Year

10 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 36,624enrollment
  • $27,551net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1520SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

44 miles from Exeter

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Emerson College
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Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,670enrollment
  • $50,703net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1410SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 20

43 miles from Exeter

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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

  • 1,501enrollment
  • $27,827net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 800-1070SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

43 miles from Exeter

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Harvard University
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Cambridge, MA

Harvard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in America

  • 30,386enrollment
  • $17,900net price
  • 3%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

43 miles from Exeter

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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

 

  • 592enrollment
  • $20,419net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.32Avg GPA

44 miles from Exeter

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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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

43 miles from Exeter

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Urban College of Boston
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Boston, MA
 

Urban College of Boston

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 728enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Exeter

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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

46 miles from Exeter

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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

45 miles from Exeter

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Emmanuel College
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Boston, MA

Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,059enrollment
  • $33,214net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

45 miles from Exeter

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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

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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

45 miles from Exeter

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Great Bay Community College and is 5.4 miles from Exeter. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Great Bay Community College are $7,200 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Great Bay 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.