Colleges Near Townsend

Colleges and universities near me in the Townsend, Massachusetts area

There are 102 colleges within 50 miles of Townsend enrolling a total of 579,636 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Massachusetts with a population of 1,128, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Townsend. The nearest college is Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg at a distance of 7.3 miles from Townsend. Driving time to these schools from Townsend 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, Middlesex Community College in Bedford 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 Townsend.


102 results

Northeastern University
N
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

39 miles from Townsend

Roxbury Community College
R
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

39 miles from Townsend

Simmons University
S
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

39 miles from Townsend

Suffolk University
S
Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 6,734enrollment
  • $32,270net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

40 miles from Townsend

Wentworth Institute of Technology
W
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

39 miles from Townsend

Wheelock College
W
Boston, MA

Wheelock College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

38 miles from Townsend

NHTI Concord's Community College
N
Concord, NH
 

NHTI Concord's Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,619enrollment
  • $16,936net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

39 miles from Townsend

Urban College of Boston
U
Boston, MA
 

Urban College of Boston

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 596enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Townsend

Boston Baptist College
B
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

42 miles from Townsend

Laboure College
L
Boston, MA
 

Laboure College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

43 miles from Townsend

Curry College
C
Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,052enrollment
  • $31,091net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1165SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

43 miles from Townsend

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

42 miles from Townsend

Dean College
D
Franklin, MA

Dean College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,189enrollment
  • $32,219net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

44 miles from Townsend

Montserrat College of Art
M
Beverly, MA

Montserrat College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 296enrollment
  • $34,280net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

43 miles from Townsend

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

43 miles from Townsend

FINE Mortuary College LLC
F
Norwood, MA
 

FINE Mortuary College LLC

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 118enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Townsend

Eastern Nazarene College
E
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

45 miles from Townsend

Endicott College
E
Beverly, MA

Endicott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 4,006enrollment
  • $39,496net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

45 miles from Townsend

FAQ's

The closest community college is Nashua Community College and is 12.4 miles from Townsend. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Nashua Community College are $7,140 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Nashua 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.