Gallagher, Catherine

NCAA Division III (D3) colleges offer student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a collegiate level while pursuing a balanced academic and athletic experience. These institutions are an ideal choice for those seeking both high academic standards and continued athletic involvement. This list represents Hidden Gem colleges with a D3 athletic classification.

Quality education can be affordable and accessible. The Hidden Gem colleges on this Middle Class Affordability list offer both. College Raptor ranks the most affordable colleges based on the estimated net price at each institution for a “typical” middle class family.

Many of the most well-known colleges in the country are located in New England, including half of the Ivy league schools. The region, however, is saturated with numerous exceptional institutions you may not have heard about if you don’t live in the area. The Hidden Gems in New England highlights exceptional colleges in Connecticut, Maine, …