Best New England Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in New England for 2024

There are 237 colleges and universities in New England enrolling 1,054,403 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.


237 results

List of the Best New England Colleges

Emmanuel College
E
Boston, MA

Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#55 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,012enrollment
  • $32,273net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1310SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Eastern Connecticut State University
E
Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#56 Best Colleges in New England

  • 4,082enrollment
  • $18,628net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 16-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

University of Massachusetts Boston
M
Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#57 Best Colleges in New England

  • 15,586enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Suffolk University
S
Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#58 Best Colleges in New England

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

Applications Due Feb 15

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
M
North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#59 Best Colleges in New England

  • 7,457enrollment
  • $19,700net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Western Connecticut State University
W
Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#60 Best Colleges in New England

  • 4,417enrollment
  • $15,862net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Worcester State University
W
Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#61 Best Colleges in New England

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of Maine
M
Orono, ME

University of Maine

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#62 Best Colleges in New England

  • 12,231enrollment
  • $17,617net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Framingham State University
F
Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#63 Best Colleges in New England

  • 4,111enrollment
  • $17,715net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Central Connecticut State University
C
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#64 Best Colleges in New England

  • 9,468enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

Fitchburg State University
F
Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#65 Best Colleges in New England

  • 6,554enrollment
  • $15,535net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Gordon College
G
Wenham, MA

Gordon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#66 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,628enrollment
  • $24,483net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1086-1313SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Westfield State University
W
Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#67 Best Colleges in New England

  • 4,702enrollment
  • $18,021net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Curry College
C
Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#68 Best Colleges in New England

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

Applications Due Apr 1

Johnson & Wales University Providence
J
Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University Providence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#69 Best Colleges in New England

  • 4,566enrollment
  • $32,801net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Bay Path University
B
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#70 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,465enrollment
  • $18,502net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Lasell College
L
Newton, MA

Lasell College

Private 4 Year

18 reviews

#71 Best Colleges in New England

  • 1,591enrollment
  • $29,706net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 995-1268SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

University of Connecticut Stamford
C
Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#72 Best Colleges in New England

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA