Graduate Schools 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.
Babson College
Babson Park
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02457-0310
- Programs: business management, accounting.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
- Student Body: 3,434 students, 3,226 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 1,630 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 555-650. Math: 610-690. Writing: 580-660.
- Flexibility: AP credits.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Bentley University
175 Forest St
Waltham, Massachusetts 02452-4705
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: accounting, taxation, finance, computer and info science, marketing, business management, financial planning, business administration.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
- Student Body: 5,636 students, 4,625 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 3,390 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-630. Math: 610-680. Writing: 550-650.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, social work, business management, finance, accounting, business and related services, counseling psychology, special education.
- Degrees/Certificates: 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.
Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
1581 Beacon St
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
- Programs: psychotherapy.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
- Student Body: 178 students, 88 full-time equivalent.
- Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
- Notable: Career counseling.
Brandeis University
415 South St
Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9110
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: international economics, computer support, international development, social service professions, public policy analysis, international business, health care administration, finance.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
- Student Body: 5,333 students, 5,894 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 2,669 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 630-720. Math: 650-740.
- Flexibility: AP credits.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Episcopal Divinity School
99 Brattle St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-3494
- Programs: ministry, theology.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
- Student Body: 108 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 34 student capacity.
- Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.
Harvard University
Massachusetts Hall
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, education, law, public administration, liberal arts and humanities, public health, public policy analysis, public health courses.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
- Student Body: 25,690 students, 24,243 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 13,042 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 690-800. Math: 700-780. Writing: 690-790.
- Flexibility: AP credits.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.
Hebrew College
160 Herrick Road
Newton Centre, Massachusetts 02459-2237
- Programs: teacher education and development, Jewish studies, rabinnical studies.
- Degrees/Certificates: 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: management science.
- Degrees/Certificates: 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.
Lesley University
29 Everett St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-2790
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education courses, computer teaching, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, mental and social health services, special ed, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
- Student Body: 7,003 students, 5,164 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 665 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-600. Math: 460-560. Writing: 490-590.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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.
Longy School of Music
One Follen St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
- Programs: voice, music teaching, music performance, violin, guitar, and strings, piano, music theory and composition.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
- Student Body: 223 students, 198 full-time equivalent.
- SAT: not generally required.
- Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4307
- Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, urban planning, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering.
- Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
- Student Body: 10,220 students, 10,044 full-time equivalent.
- Dorms: 5,280 student capacity.
- SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 660-760. Math: 720-800. Writing: 660-750.
- Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
- Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. 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: fine arts studies.
- Degrees/Certificates: 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.