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

Bay Path University
B
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#55 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,745enrollment
  • $19,177net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1018-1205SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
S
Standish, ME
 

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#56 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,235enrollment
  • $27,979net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Curry College
C
Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#57 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,242enrollment
  • $29,620net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1165SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

University of New Haven
N
West Haven, CT

University of New Haven

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#58 Best Colleges in New England

  • 7,513enrollment
  • $35,395net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Worcester State University
W
Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#59 Best Colleges in New England

  • 5,417enrollment
  • $16,183net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1193SAT range
  • 23-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Bridgewater State University
B
Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#60 Best Colleges in New England

  • 9,942enrollment
  • $17,545net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Fitchburg State University
F
Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#61 Best Colleges in New England

  • 6,674enrollment
  • $15,831net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Rhode Island College
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#62 Best Colleges in New England

  • 6,331enrollment
  • $10,557net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

Keene State College
K
Keene, NH

Keene State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#63 Best Colleges in New England

  • 3,100enrollment
  • $20,038net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 24-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

Lasell College
L
Newton, MA

Lasell College

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

#64 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,695enrollment
  • $27,007net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1325SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

Westfield State University
W
Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#65 Best Colleges in New England

  • 5,013enrollment
  • $18,073net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Fisher College
F
Boston, MA

Fisher College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#66 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,367enrollment
  • $25,227net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1070SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 2.72Avg GPA

University of Southern Maine
S
Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#67 Best Colleges in New England

  • 7,996enrollment
  • $12,072net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 995-1230SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Castleton State College
C
Castleton, VT
 

Castleton State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#68 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,369enrollment
  • $17,528net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 958-1158SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Nichols College
N
Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#69 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,434enrollment
  • $30,300net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

University of Bridgeport
B
Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#70 Best Colleges in New England

  • 3,563enrollment
  • $24,613net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

American International College
A
Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#71 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,244enrollment
  • $20,876net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

Becker College
B
Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#72 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,675enrollment
  • $32,838net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 20-31ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA