Boston stands as an unparalleled academic nexus, rightfully earning its moniker as "America's College Town," with a concentration of higher education institutions unmatched globally. From the storied halls of Harvard and MIT just across the Charles River to the sprawling urban campuses of Boston University and Northeastern, and specialized schools like Berklee College of Music, the city offers an extraordinarily diverse and intellectually stimulating landscape. This dense network of universities and colleges not only fuels Boston's economy by attracting top talent and driving innovation in sectors like biotech and healthcare, but also injects a vibrant, youthful energy into its cultural fabric, shaping everything from its arts scene and social dynamics to its cutting-edge research and historical preservation.
The following list shows all colleges in the Boston area, listed by size (number of students). To find a school that matches you best, please try out our college matching tool here.
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