Massachusetts Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

The 2025 average ACT score of public Massachusetts colleges is 29 which is 3 point(s) higher than previous ACT score of 26.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst has the highest ACT score of 32 among 5 Massachusetts colleges that consider ACT score for admission.

Of those 5 Massachusetts colleges, 4 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased.

The table below shows the 5 Massachusetts colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $33,054 and graduate tuition & fees is $28,816 for the academic year 2024-2025.

At these High ACT Score Massachusetts Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 81.00%, and the average SAT score is 1,246, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.

Comparison between Massachusetts Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Massachusetts Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MAPublic, 4-year 32
1		1,42059.73%17.95%$40,449
($17,772)		31,72683.00%17 to 1
2
-		University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MAPublic, 4-year 29
2		1,28083.04%18.07%$36,264
($16,966)		16,59865.00%17 to 1
3
3		Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MAPublic, 4-year 28
7		1,17087.81%19.42%$17,874
($11,734)		9,72753.00%17 to 1
3
1		University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MAPublic, 4-year 28
4		1,17090.64%13.47%$32,567
($15,612)		7,96852.00%16 to 1
5
3		University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MAPublic, 4-year 26
1		1,19083.78%12.28%$38,115
($15,898)		15,57549.00%15 to 1
Average291,24681.00%16.24%$33,054
($15,596)		16,31960.40%16 to 1