The Best Value Massachusetts Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts for 2024

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Massachusetts based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2024 as the overall best value college in Massachusetts is Harvard University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $19,491 average net price. The highest value public state college is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


46 results

Endicott College
E
Beverly, MA

Endicott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#37 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 4,006enrollment
  • $39,496net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Emerson College
E
Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#38 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 5,891enrollment
  • $51,432net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 20

American International College
A
Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#39 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Sep 7

Bay Path University
B
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#40 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 2,465enrollment
  • $18,502net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Becker College
B
Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#41 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 1,675enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 20-31ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

Bridgewater State University
B
Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#42 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 9,604enrollment
  • $17,225net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Fisher College
F
Boston, MA

Fisher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#43 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $26,257net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 800-1070SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

Lasell College
L
Newton, MA

Lasell College

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

#44 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 1,591enrollment
  • $29,706net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 995-1268SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Nichols College
N
Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#45 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Salem State University
S
Salem, MA

Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#46 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,277net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 986-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1