Best New England Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in New England for 2023

There are 231 colleges and universities in New England enrolling 1,030,543 students. Explore the list of top colleges in New England below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in New England offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 New England is home to nationally ranked institutions like Harvard University, Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University. The highest ranked college in New England is Harvard University and the top rated public state college is University of Connecticut.


231 results

List of the Best New England Colleges

University of Connecticut
C
Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#19 Best Colleges in New England

  • 26,876enrollment
  • $22,233net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Brandeis University
B
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Colleges in New England

  • 5,558enrollment
  • $41,222net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Rhode Island School of Design
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,576enrollment
  • $40,048net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.71Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Bentley University
B
Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in New England

  • 5,158enrollment
  • $42,759net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1413SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Babson College
B
Wellesley, MA

Babson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in New England

  • 3,684enrollment
  • $31,559net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

Northeastern University
N
Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#24 Best Colleges in New England

  • 28,167enrollment
  • $37,738net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Providence College
P
Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#25 Best Colleges in New England

  • 4,671enrollment
  • $37,284net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Fairfield University
F
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Colleges in New England

  • 5,826enrollment
  • $43,173net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1380SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Simmons University
S
Boston, MA

Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Colleges in New England

  • 5,984enrollment
  • $29,021net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Vermont
V
Burlington, VT

University of Vermont

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Colleges in New England

  • 13,826enrollment
  • $20,235net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1410SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Massachusetts Amherst
M
Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#29 Best Colleges in New England

  • 32,045enrollment
  • $22,505net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Clark University
C
Worcester, MA

Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Colleges in New England

  • 3,350enrollment
  • $30,617net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1218-1403SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Emerson College
E
Boston, MA

Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Colleges in New England

  • 5,900enrollment
  • $47,594net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 20

Springfield College
S
Springfield, MA

Springfield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#32 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,965enrollment
  • $29,395net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Bryant University
B
Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#33 Best Colleges in New England

  • 3,441enrollment
  • $39,919net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Saint Anselm College
S
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#34 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,977enrollment
  • $33,292net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 26-28ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Wheaton College
W
Norton, MA

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#35 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,701enrollment
  • $28,518net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
M
Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#36 Best Colleges in New England

  • 7,304enrollment
  • $39,316net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1390SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA