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Waltham Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Waltham

There are at least 4 colleges in Waltham, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,969 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,810 full-time students, and a reported 5,997 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 College and Brandeis University. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Brandeis University or Bentley College.

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.

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, Design, Media, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
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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
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Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Bentley College
175 Forest St
Waltham, Massachusetts 02452-4705

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, business management, marketing, accounting, accounting and related services, business and related services, taxation, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 5,636 students, 4,850 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,328 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-630. Math: 600-680. Writing: 550-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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, psychology, biology, political science and government, computer support, international economics, international development, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 5,333 students, 4,960 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,669 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 630-730. Math: 630-730.
  • 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 Colleges10101,35548,74818,696
Needham Colleges128,911299355
Newton Colleges783,82918,6969,898
Watertown Colleges132,986225 
Wellesley Colleges326,61310,8323,815
Weston Colleges211,4691,567528

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