Most Selective Community Colleges in Massachusetts
- The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is approximately 72% per year (2020).
- The most selective college in Massachusetts is currently Bay State College, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Most Selective Community Colleges in Massachusetts (2020)
- College Acceptance Rate Location
- Rank: #11.50%122 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617)217-9000 - Rank: #33.Bay Path UniversityPrivate, non-profit63%588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413)565-1000 - Rank: #66.Lasell CollegePrivate, non-profit76%1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Auburndale, MA 02466
(617)243-2000 - Rank: #77.FINE Mortuary CollegePrivate, for profit77%150 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
(781)762-1211 - Rank: #88.Bard College at Simon's RockPrivate, non-profit89%84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413)644-4400
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