18 colleges · Massachusetts
Colleges in Boston, MA
Boston, Massachusetts has 18 colleges in our data: 16 four-year and 2 two-year. The largest is Boston University with 18,248 undergraduates.
Colleges 18Undergrads 88,353Most selective Northeastern University (5.2%)Lowest net price $22,042
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Berklee College of MusicPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 7,468 undergrads
- Admit
- 44%
- Net price
- $47,587
- Grad rate
- 73%
Boston UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 18,248 undergrads
- Admit
- 11%
- Net price
- $36,503
- Grad rate
- 90%
Cambridge CollegePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 532 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $31,462
- Grad rate
- 100%
Emerson CollegePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 3,870 undergrads
- Admit
- 51%
- Net price
- $49,215
- Grad rate
- 80%
Emmanuel CollegePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,854 undergrads
- Admit
- 76%
- Net price
- $27,196
- Grad rate
- 64%
Fisher CollegePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,167 undergrads
- Admit
- 71%
- Net price
- $22,042
- Grad rate
- 40%
MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 164 undergrads
- Admit
- n/a
- Net price
- n/a
- Grad rate
- n/a
Massachusetts College of Art and DesignPublic 4-year · 1,831 undergrads
- Admit
- 76%
- Net price
- $26,397
- Grad rate
- 59%
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 3,451 undergrads
- Admit
- 85%
- Net price
- $43,891
- Grad rate
- 61%
Northeastern UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 17,326 undergrads
- Admit
- 5.2%
- Net price
- $29,060
- Grad rate
- 91%
Northeastern University Professional ProgramsPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,802 undergrads
- Admit
- n/a
- Net price
- n/a
- Grad rate
- n/a
Simmons UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,670 undergrads
- Admit
- 70%
- Net price
- $23,444
- Grad rate
- 77%
Suffolk UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 4,268 undergrads
- Admit
- 82%
- Net price
- $40,008
- Grad rate
- 59%
The New England Conservatory of MusicPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 393 undergrads
- Admit
- 41%
- Net price
- $50,840
- Grad rate
- 74%
University of Massachusetts-BostonPublic 4-year · 11,512 undergrads
- Admit
- 84%
- Net price
- $22,548
- Grad rate
- 51%
Wentworth Institute of TechnologyPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 3,747 undergrads
- Admit
- 91%
- Net price
- $30,134
- Grad rate
- 63%
Bunker Hill Community CollegePublic 2-year · 8,612 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $5,976
- Complete
- 21%
Urban College of BostonPrivate nonprofit 2-year · 438 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $12,358
- Complete
- n/a
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 7,468 | 44% | $47,587 | 73% | $43,451 |
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 18,248 | 11% | $36,503 | 90% | $89,087 |
| Cambridge CollegeBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 532 | Open | $31,462 | 100% | $58,665 |
| Emerson CollegeBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,870 | 51% | $49,215 | 80% | $67,317 |
| Emmanuel CollegeBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,854 | 76% | $27,196 | 64% | $73,794 |
| Fisher CollegeBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,167 | 71% | $22,042 | 40% | $52,749 |
| MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 164 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $89,549 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and DesignBoston, MA | Public 4-year | 1,831 | 76% | $26,397 | 59% | $52,923 |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,451 | 85% | $43,891 | 61% | $103,156 |
| Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 17,326 | 5.2% | $29,060 | 91% | $99,371 |
| Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,802 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $99,371 |
| Simmons UniversityBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,670 | 70% | $23,444 | 77% | $79,784 |
| Suffolk UniversityBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 4,268 | 82% | $40,008 | 59% | $75,345 |
| The New England Conservatory of MusicBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 393 | 41% | $50,840 | 74% | $40,481 |
| University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston, MA | Public 4-year | 11,512 | 84% | $22,548 | 51% | $70,597 |
| Wentworth Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,747 | 91% | $30,134 | 63% | $94,995 |
| Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston, MA | Public 2-year | 8,612 | Open | $5,976 | 21% | $51,734 |
| Urban College of BostonBoston, MA | Private nonprofit 2-year | 438 | Open | $12,358 | n/a | $37,211 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Boston?
18 colleges in Boston, Massachusetts mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 16 four-year and 2 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Boston?
Fisher College, with an average net price of $22,042 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.