Colleges Near Essex

Colleges and universities near me in the Essex, Massachusetts area

There are 85 colleges within 50 miles of Essex enrolling a total of 522,055 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 1,471, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Essex. The nearest college is Gordon College in Wenham at a distance of 3.9 miles from Essex. Driving time to these schools from Essex should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge which is ranked #4 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Southern New Hampshire University enrolling 164,091 students. In terms of affordability, Bunker Hill Community College in Boston offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $576 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Essex.
Essex, MA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northeastern University
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Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 30,013enrollment
  • $35,827net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

26 miles from Essex

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Roxbury Community College
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Roxbury Crossing, MA
 

Roxbury Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,214enrollment
  • $9,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Essex

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Simmons University
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Boston, MA

Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,710enrollment
  • $24,423net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

26 miles from Essex

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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,920enrollment
  • $37,901net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

26 miles from Essex

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Wheelock College
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Boston, MA

Wheelock College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 890enrollment
  • $28,829net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.92Estimated Avg GPA

26 miles from Essex

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Bentley University
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Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,165enrollment
  • $44,233net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1258-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

28 miles from Essex

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Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 15,287enrollment
  • $30,559net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1435-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

29 miles from Essex

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Laboure College
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Boston, MA
 

Laboure College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 983enrollment
  • -net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Essex

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Eastern Nazarene College
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Quincy, MA
 

Eastern Nazarene College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 535enrollment
  • $20,283net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

28 miles from Essex

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Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
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Brookline, MA
 

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 131enrollment
  • $30,506net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

28 miles from Essex

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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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

28 miles from Essex

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Newbury College Brookline
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Brookline, MA

Newbury College Brookline

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 636enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Essex

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The New England Institute of Art
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Brookline, MA
 

The New England Institute of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 94enrollment
  • $28,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Essex

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Pine Manor College
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Chestnut Hill, MA
 

Pine Manor College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 93enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Essex

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Quincy College
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Quincy, MA
 

Quincy College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,602enrollment
  • $14,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Essex

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Saint John's Seminary
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Brighton, MA
 

Saint John's Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 103enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Essex

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Great Bay Community College
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Portsmouth, NH
 

Great Bay Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,415enrollment
  • $15,604net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Essex

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Boston Baptist College
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Boston, MA
 

Boston Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 43enrollment
  • $15,837net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 10-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Essex

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FAQ's

The closest community college is North Shore Community College and is 10.1 miles from Essex. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at North Shore Community College are $5,352 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

North Shore Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.