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Waltham Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Waltham Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Waltham, Massachusetts

There are at least 4 colleges in Waltham, listed and described below. These schools represent 10,969 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 10,519 full-time students, and a reported 6,059 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include Bentley University and Brandeis University. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Brandeis University or Bentley University.

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

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Waltham.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Waltham.

Featured Colleges in Waltham (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Waltham, Massachusetts

Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University (CDIA) provides career training for several different art related programs, including photography and 3D animation.

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Media, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Empire Beauty Schools
Waltham, Massachusetts

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Colleges in Waltham with Selective Admissions

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

Bentley University
175 Forest St
Waltham, Massachusetts 02452-4705

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, accounting, marketing, business management, accounting and related services, business and related services, taxation, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. 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.

Brandeis University
415 South St
Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9110

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, biology, psychology, international economics, history, computer support, health care administration, political science and government.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. 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.

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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
Cambridge Colleges10101,35548,59919,021
Needham Colleges128,911299355
Newton Colleges783,82918,69610,094
Watertown Colleges232,986225 
Wellesley Colleges326,61310,8323,817
Weston Colleges211,4691,567628

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