New England Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in New England

There are 135 private colleges and universities in New England enrolling 615,855 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at New England private colleges.  New England is home to popular private schools like Harvard University, Boston University, Yale University and Boston College.

New England Private 4 year 2 year

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Trinity College
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Hartford, CT

Trinity College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

  • 2,205enrollment
  • $32,704net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 17

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,732enrollment
  • $31,687net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Norwich University
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Northfield, VT

Norwich University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 3,363enrollment
  • $24,501net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Stonehill College
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Easton, MA

Stonehill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,543enrollment
  • $31,021net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,920enrollment
  • $37,901net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Bowdoin College
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Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#25 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,915enrollment
  • $22,776net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

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Clark University
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Worcester, MA

Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,770enrollment
  • $32,053net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Roger Williams University
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Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $37,964net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1270SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Simmons University
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Boston, MA

Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,710enrollment
  • $24,423net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Smith College
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Northampton, MA

Smith College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,873enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Springfield College
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Springfield, MA

Springfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,921enrollment
  • $27,930net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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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

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Olin College of Engineering
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Needham, MA

Olin College of Engineering

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 386enrollment
  • $38,502net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 35-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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Western New England University
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Springfield, MA

Western New England University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,430enrollment
  • $30,214net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

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American International College
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Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#34 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,010enrollment
  • $18,317net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

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Mount Holyoke College
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South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,392enrollment
  • $35,765net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1540SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Nichols College
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Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,403enrollment
  • $27,192net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 945-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

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Mitchell College
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New London, CT
 

Mitchell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 539enrollment
  • $30,365net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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