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Massachusetts colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements

Explore college and university opportunities across Massachusetts, with SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, and admissions data for every school.

Massachusetts admissions at a glance

Number of schools93
Average acceptance rate68%
Average SAT range1240–1382
Average ACT range29–32
Most selective Massachusetts schools
Harvard UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyNortheastern UniversityWilliams CollegeAmherst College
Most accessible Massachusetts schools
American International CollegeLesley UniversitySalem State UniversityWilliam James CollegeLasell University

Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across Massachusetts colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.

Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026

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  1. Private not-for-profit

    New England Conservatory of Music

    Boston, MA
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    Acceptance RateN/A
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  2. Public
    Medium

    Holyoke Community College

    Holyoke, MA
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Acceptance RateN/A
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  3. Public
    Medium

    Massasoit Community College

    Brockton, MA
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  4. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Cambridge College

    Boston, MA
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  5. Public
    Medium

    Northern Essex Community College

    Haverhill, MA
    SAT RangeN/A
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    Acceptance RateN/A
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  6. Private not-for-profit

    Cambridge College Global

    Boston, MA
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  7. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Boston Architectural College

    Boston, MA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  8. Public
    Small

    Berkshire Community College

    Pittsfield, MA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  9. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Urban College of Boston

    Boston, MA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance Rate100%
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  10. Private not-for-profit
    Small

    Montserrat College of Art

    Beverly, MA
    SAT RangeN/A
    ACT RangeN/A
    Average GPAN/A
    Acceptance RateN/A
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