Top Rated Massachusetts Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts for 2024

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Massachusetts as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the best public college in Massachusetts is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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University of Massachusetts Amherst
M
Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 32,229enrollment
  • $22,291net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
M
Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,425enrollment
  • $21,668net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

University of Massachusetts Lowell
M
Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 17,153enrollment
  • $17,240net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1348SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

University of Massachusetts Boston
M
Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 15,586enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
M
North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 7,457enrollment
  • $19,700net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Worcester State University
W
Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Framingham State University
F
Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,111enrollment
  • $17,715net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Fitchburg State University
F
Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 6,554enrollment
  • $15,535net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Westfield State University
W
Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,702enrollment
  • $18,021net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Bridgewater State University
B
Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Feb 15

Salem State University
S
Salem, MA

Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Jun 1