New England Public Colleges

List of Public Colleges and Universities in New England

There are 88 public colleges and universities in New England enrolling 460,222 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with New England state residency.  New England is home to popular public schools like University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Rhode Island and University of Connecticut.

New England Public 4 year 2 year

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University of Connecticut Stamford
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Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,240enrollment
  • $13,150net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1230SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Fitchburg State University
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Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,296enrollment
  • $15,820net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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University of Southern Maine
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Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 7,528enrollment
  • $12,006net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 995-1280SAT range
  • 23-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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Massachusetts Bay Community College
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Wellesley Hills, MA

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,973enrollment
  • $7,462net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

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United States Coast Guard Academy
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New London, Connecticut

United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,081enrollment
  • -net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Keene State College
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Keene, NH

Keene State College

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in New Hampshire

  • 2,846enrollment
  • $20,405net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 24-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

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Plymouth State University
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Plymouth, NH

Plymouth State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 3,839enrollment
  • $20,280net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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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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#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,137enrollment
  • $16,527net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1150SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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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

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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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#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 3,979enrollment
  • $21,205net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,362enrollment
  • $20,759net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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Gateway Community College
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New Haven, CT
 

Gateway Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,578enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Quincy College
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Quincy, MA
 

Quincy College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,603enrollment
  • $10,859net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Norwalk Community College
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Norwalk, CT
 

Norwalk Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,069enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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North Adams, MA
 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Public 4 Year

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  • 933enrollment
  • $17,705net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Public 4 Year

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

Applications Due Feb 1

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Maine Maritime Academy
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Castine, ME

Maine Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

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  • 913enrollment
  • $21,433net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Castleton State College
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Castleton, VT
 

Castleton State College

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 2,363enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1210SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

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