Massachusetts State Colleges – What Are My Options?

Hi everyone! I live in Massachusetts and I'm really keen on staying in-state for college, partly for tuition reasons, partly for proximity to family. I'd love a rundown of the state colleges here - anyone got a list or knows how I can easily find one?

Sure thing! Here are some public colleges and universities in Massachusetts that you could consider:

1. University of Massachusetts System – This includes five campuses at Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, and the Medical School in Worcester.

2. Bridgewater State University

3. Fitchburg State University

4. Framingham State University

5. Massachusetts College of Art and Design

6. Massachusetts Maritime Academy

7. Salem State University

8. Westfield State University

9. Worcester State University

Each of these colleges has its own unique culture, programs, and admission criteria, and they're spread out across the state, so you should have some good options relatively close to home.

To explore each college further, I would recommend visiting their respective website to get an idea of the programs they offer, their campus culture, and more. Also, try to visit a few of the campuses if you can – it'll really help you get a feel for the environment and allow you to visualize yourself there. Just remember to take into account your high school performance, any test scores (if the college considers them in admissions), and your intended major when deciding which schools would be the best fit for you.