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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Massachusetts

45 accredited institutions in Massachusetts offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

45

Colleges

7,074

Graduates/yr

23

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Massachusetts

PublicAssociate's

Bristol Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Middlesex Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Shore Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Massasoit Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Holyoke Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Bunker Hill Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Springfield Technical Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northern Essex Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Quinsigamond Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Mount Wachusett Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Greenfield Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lesley University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Westfield State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Worcester State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Berkshire Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Framingham State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Merrimack College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Harvard University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Endicott College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bay Path University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Salem State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northeastern University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Springfield College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Anna Maria College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

American International College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Eastern Nazarene College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bentley University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of the Holy Cross

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Suffolk University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 45 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 7,074 graduates annually. Of these, 23 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Massachusetts residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.