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Newton Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Newton, Massachusetts

There are at least 7 colleges in Newton, listed and described below. These schools represent 18,696 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 15,925 full-time students, and a reported 10,094 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Newton; see particularly Cambridge colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Massachusetts Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Newton is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • Housing and buildings in Newton tend to be older than other areas.

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Colleges in Newton with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick Rd
Newton Centre, Massachusetts 02459-2243

  • Programs: ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 350 students, 42 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 141 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.

Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, English, communication studies, law, business management, social work, economics, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 14,621 students, 12,379 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,413 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 610-700. Math: 640-730. Writing: 620-710.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Hebrew College
160 Herrick Road
Newton Centre, Massachusetts 02459-2237

  • Programs: teacher education and development, educational admin and supervision, Jewish studies, rabinnical studies, kindergarten/preschool teaching, special ed, religious music.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 201 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

Lasell College
1844 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, Massachusetts 02466-2716

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: fashion merchandising, fashion design, management science, marketing, sports and fitness management, communication studies, criminology, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,403 students, 1,367 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,096 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-530. Math: 460-540. Writing: 450-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Mount Ida College
777 Dedham Street
Newton, Massachusetts 02459

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, veterinary assistant, interior design, fashion design, dental hygienist, fashion merchandising, criminal justice and safety, animation and special effects.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,429 students, 1,382 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 984 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-490. Math: 380-490. Writing: 400-500.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

New England School of Acupuncture
150 California St.
Newton, Massachusetts 02458

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine, acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 220 students, 188 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Pine Manor College
400 Heath St
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: media studies, biology, political science and government, business management, psychology, English, fine arts studies, liberal arts and humanities.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 472 students, 469 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 460 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 340-450. Math: 340-460.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Brookline Colleges457,1071,566497
Cambridge Colleges10101,35548,59919,021
Needham Colleges128,911299355
Waltham Colleges459,22610,9696,059
Watertown Colleges232,986225 
Wellesley Colleges326,61310,8323,817

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