The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in New England

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in New England that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in New England.

New England High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Curry College
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Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#29 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,052enrollment
  • $31,091net price
  • 1083-1165SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Worcester State University
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Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Jun 1

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Southern Connecticut State University
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New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $18,712net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Rhode Island College
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Rhode Island

  • 5,787enrollment
  • $11,014net price
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,732enrollment
  • $31,687net price
  • 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

83% Acceptance Rate

 

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

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University of Connecticut Stamford
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Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

92% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Feb 15

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Fitchburg State University
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Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,554enrollment
  • $15,535net price
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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Roger Williams University
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Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $37,964net price
  • 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

76% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Feb 1

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Springfield College
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Springfield, MA

Springfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,921enrollment
  • $27,930net price
  • 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

80% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,012enrollment
  • $32,273net price
  • 1160-1310SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Western New England University
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Springfield, MA

Western New England University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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

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University of Southern Maine
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Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 7,583enrollment
  • $12,343net price
  • 998-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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American International College
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Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#34 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Sep 7

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Nichols College
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Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

85% Acceptance Rate

#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,403enrollment
  • $27,192net price
  • 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

77% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 539enrollment
  • $30,365net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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