Top Rated Massachusetts Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts for 2023

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Massachusetts as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2023 as the best public college in Massachusetts is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,538enrollment
  • $17,635net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Framingham State University
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Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Massachusetts Boston
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Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Apr 1

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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North Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Jun 15

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Worcester State University
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Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Mar 1

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Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

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Fitchburg State University
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Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Mar 1

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Westfield State University
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Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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

Applications Due Feb 1

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