The Best Value Massachusetts Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts for 2023

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Massachusetts based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in Massachusetts is Harvard University. The highest value public state college is Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.


43 results

Northeastern University
N
Boston, MA
Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#19 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Jan 1

Brandeis University
B
Waltham, MA
Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Massachusetts Amherst
M
Amherst, MA
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#21 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Jan 15

Bentley University
B
Waltham, MA
Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#22 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Jan 7

University of Massachusetts Boston
M
Boston, MA
University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 15,637enrollment
  • $17,231net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1280SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

University of Massachusetts Lowell
M
Lowell, MA
University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#24 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 17,597enrollment
  • $19,147net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

College of Our Lady of the Elms
O
Chicopee, MA
College of Our Lady of the Elms

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#25 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 1,379enrollment
  • $25,340net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1195SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

Western New England University
W
Springfield, MA
Western New England University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 3,635enrollment
  • $30,630net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1128-1280SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Emmanuel College
E
Boston, MA
Emmanuel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 1,950enrollment
  • $31,581net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1280SAT range
  • 26-32ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Framingham State University
F
Framingham, MA
Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#28 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 4,495enrollment
  • $19,336net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 990-1175SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Curry College
C
Milton, MA
Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#29 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Apr 1

Emerson College
E
Boston, MA
Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Jan 5

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
M
North Dartmouth, MA
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 7,717enrollment
  • $20,612net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

Suffolk University
S
Boston, MA
Suffolk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#32 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 6,647enrollment
  • $34,561net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
M
Boston, MA
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#33 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Feb 1

Wentworth Institute of Technology
W
Boston, MA
Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#34 Best Value in Massachusetts

  • 4,163enrollment
  • $36,719net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

American International College
A
Springfield, MA
 
American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#35 Best Value in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Aug 1

Becker College
B
Worcester, MA
Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#36 Best Value in Massachusetts

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