The Best Value Massachusetts Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts for 2025

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 2025 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 2025 as the overall best value college in Massachusetts is Harvard University with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $17,900 average net price. The highest value public state college is Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Massachusetts Public Private 4 year

46 results

Endicott College
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Beverly, MA

Endicott College

Private 4 Year

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#37 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 4,254enrollment
  • $39,988net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 26-29ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Emerson College
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Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

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#38 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Feb 20

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American International College
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Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

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#39 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 2,142enrollment
  • $21,454net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

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Becker College
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Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

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#40 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

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Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

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#41 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 9,550enrollment
  • $16,230net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Fisher College
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Boston, MA

Fisher College

Private 4 Year

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#42 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

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Fitchburg State University
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Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

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#43 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

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Lasell College
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Newton, MA

Lasell College

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

#44 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $28,477net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1260SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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Nichols College
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Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

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#45 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 1,354enrollment
  • $31,032net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

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Salem State University
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Salem, MA

Salem State University

Public 4 Year

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#46 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 6,239enrollment
  • $19,324net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 990-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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