Best Eastern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the East for 2024

There are 744 colleges and universities in the East enrolling 3,139,918 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the East below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in East offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  East is home to nationally ranked institutions like Princeton University, Harvard University, Yale University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The highest ranked college in the East is Princeton University and the top rated public state college is University of Connecticut.

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List of the Best East Colleges

Lycoming College
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Williamsport, PA

Lycoming College

Private 4 Year

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#163 Best Colleges in the East

  • 1,059enrollment
  • $19,697net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1053-1238SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Eastern Connecticut State University
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Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

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#164 Best Colleges in the East

  • 4,082enrollment
  • $18,628net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 16-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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SUNY College at Brockport
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Brockport, NY

SUNY College at Brockport

Public 4 Year

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#165 Best Colleges in the East

  • 6,424enrollment
  • $16,261net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 2.79Avg GPA

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Iona College
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New Rochelle, NY

Iona College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#166 Best Colleges in the East

  • 3,621enrollment
  • $28,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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SUNY College at Oneonta
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Oneonta, NY

SUNY College at Oneonta

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#167 Best Colleges in the East

  • 5,430enrollment
  • $18,129net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1250SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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University of Massachusetts Boston
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Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

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#168 Best Colleges in the East

  • 15,586enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Suffolk University
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Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

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#169 Best Colleges in the East

  • 6,734enrollment
  • $32,270net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Gannon University
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Erie, PA

Gannon University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#170 Best Colleges in the East

  • 4,665enrollment
  • $22,200net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 990-1250SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

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#171 Best Colleges in the East

  • 7,457enrollment
  • $19,700net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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SUNY at Fredonia
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Fredonia, NY

SUNY at Fredonia

Public 4 Year

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#172 Best Colleges in the East

  • 3,491enrollment
  • $15,795net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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King's College
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

King's College

Private 4 Year

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#173 Best Colleges in the East

  • 1,993enrollment
  • $25,869net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Marymount Manhattan College
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New York, NY

Marymount Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

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#174 Best Colleges in the East

  • 1,608enrollment
  • $39,442net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
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Alfred, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Public 4 Year

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#175 Best Colleges in the East

  • 3,348enrollment
  • $17,262net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

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#176 Best Colleges in the East

  • 4,417enrollment
  • $15,862net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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SUNY College at Oswego
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Oswego, NY

SUNY College at Oswego

Public 4 Year

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#177 Best Colleges in the East

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $17,376net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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La Salle University
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Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#178 Best Colleges in the East

  • 4,049enrollment
  • $17,552net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1268SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

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Worcester State University
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Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

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#179 Best Colleges in the East

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Wilkes University
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Private 4 Year

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#180 Best Colleges in the East

  • 5,207enrollment
  • $27,918net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1260SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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