Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Milton, Massachusetts |
| Online | curry.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Curry College occupies a suburban 131-acre campus in Milton, Massachusetts, located seven miles south of downtown Boston. The institution, founded in 1879 as the School of Elocution and Expression, has evolved from its origins in speech and drama education to become a private liberal arts college. The campus features a mix of traditional New England and modern architecture, with student residences housing the majority of undergraduates in campus dormitories and suite-style accommodations. Curry's academic programs emphasize business, nursing, criminal justice, and education, while the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) serves as a nationally recognized support program for students with learning differences. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Colonels, participating in the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
Ratings
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Outcomes
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Curry College is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Curry College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#473 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#330 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#29 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#496 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1240 |
| GPA | 3.01 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $2,550 |
| Room and Board | $17,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,120 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 32% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 18% |
| Business | 15% |
| Communication | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165529 IPEDS survey data for Curry College.
Current students may use the Curry College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025