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Rank	Institution	% Degrees to International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Hult International Business School	77.99	53.35	--	51986	53519	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Hult International Business School Cambridge, MA % Degrees to International Students 78 11.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,519
2	The New England Conservatory of Music	39.05	37.55	830 – 830	49544	18830	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA % Degrees to International Students 39 Acceptance Rate 37.6% SAT Score 830 – 830 Avg. Net Price $49,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,830
3	Rhode Island School of Design	33.21	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	42106	45932	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 74% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. % Degrees to International Students 33 14.0% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $42,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
4	Babson College	30.2	17.09	1,400 – 1,530	30220	60556	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Babson College Wellesley, MA Babson College began as an all-male school in 1919, originally known as Babson Institute, and became coeducational in 1969. It has an astounding 95% first year retention rate and 90% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more % Degrees to International Students 30 14.3% Acceptance Rate 17.1% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $30,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,556
5	Berklee College of Music	28.5	43.53	--	48608	26462	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Located in Boston, Berklee College of Music accepts 44% of applicants. They charge $150 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 66% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 29 2.3% Acceptance Rate 43.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,462
6	Mount Holyoke College	25.95	36.03	1,390 – 1,540	35782	48590	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA Mount Holyoke College is the oldest member of the Seven Sisters colleges. Their motto is Psalms 144:12 – “That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.” The campus features a botanic garden, an art museum, and the John Payson Williston Observatory....Read more % Degrees to International Students 26 2.8% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $35,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,590
7	Boston University	24.88	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	27551	65655	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. % Degrees to International Students 25 6.7% Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $27,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
8	Brandeis University	21.15	40.51	1,400 – 1,520	44668	52967	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more % Degrees to International Students 21 7.0% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
9	Suffolk University	19.47	82.2	1,110 – 1,310	33089	55856	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Suffolk University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Suffolk University’s acceptance rate is 82%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 98% of students attending Suffolk University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Suffolk University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 47% of students will earn their degree in four......Read more % Degrees to International Students 19 33.3% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,856
10	University of Maine at Presque Isle	16.71	97.09	810 – 1,040	9773	33793	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME Found in Presque Isle, the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 76% of students attending the University of Maine at Presque Isle will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 17 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $9,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,793
11	Smith College	15.92	21	1,430 – 1,540	27823	45731	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Smith College Northampton, MA Located just west of the Connecticut River, Smith College is among the largest women’s colleges in the US. It doesn’t cost anything to apply as an undergraduate. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate. Notable alumni include Julia Child, Gloria Steinman, and Sylvia Plath. % Degrees to International Students 16 20.1% Acceptance Rate 21.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
12	Northeastern University	15.32	5.22	1,450 – 1,540	34770	78413	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Northeastern University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Northeastern University’s acceptance rate is 5%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 72% of students attending Northeastern University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 96%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 15 12.1% Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $34,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
13	Emerson College	14.95	47.49	1,270 – 1,410	50703	42799	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Emerson College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Emerson College accepts 47% of applicants and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Emerson College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $25,212 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 15 4.6% Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $50,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,799
14	Wellesley College	14.09	14.05	1,460 – 1,560	21501	65961	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wellesley College is a private women’s liberal arts college going back to 1870. It’s the largest women’s college, and it has seen famous alumni including Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Katharine Lee Bates. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. % Degrees to International Students 14 5.6% Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
15	Bentley University	13.66	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	43858	86679	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Business Statistics....Read more % Degrees to International Students 14 21.8% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
16	Harvard University	12.86	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more % Degrees to International Students 13 2.5% Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
17	MCPHS University	12.72	85.21	1,090 – 1,320	37182	77171	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) MCPHS University Boston, MA Located in Boston, MCPHS University’s acceptance rate is 85%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At MCPHS University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 51% four year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 13 6.8% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $37,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,171
18	Northeastern University Professional Programs	12.22	0	--	0	78413	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA % Degrees to International Students 12 25.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
19	Trinity College	11.88	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. % Degrees to International Students 12 20.2% Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
20	Wesleyan University	11.66	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. % Degrees to International Students 12 16.6% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
21	Tufts University	11.53	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. % Degrees to International Students 12 31.0% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
22	Middlebury College	11.46	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	22912	57291	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. % Degrees to International Students 11 14.3% Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
23	Dartmouth College	11.07	5.4	1,500 – 1,580	17322	82541	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more % Degrees to International Students 11 1.1% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $17,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
24	Connecticut College	10.95	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 11 18.5% Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
25	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	10.91	4.85	1,510 – 1,590	21519	131633	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Management Science, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Dropbox, and Campbell Soup. % Degrees to International Students 11 39.5% Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $21,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
26	Brown University	10.88	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more % Degrees to International Students 11 7.9% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
27	Yale University	10.28	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 13.1% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
28	Williams College	9.79	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. % Degrees to International Students 10 19.5% Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
29	Amherst College	9.76	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 14.7% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
30	Clark University	9.3	39.54	1,310 – 1,460	32767	49022	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Clark University Worcester, MA % Degrees to International Students 9 2.0% Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,022
31	Colby College	9.04	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 9 17.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
32	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	8	60.16	1,200 – 1,390	47799	85038	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there is a 94%......Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 10.0% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
33	Bates College	7.97	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % Degrees to International Students 8 9.6% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
34	University of Connecticut	7.84	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. % Degrees to International Students 8 3.9% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
35	Boston College	7.36	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. % Degrees to International Students 7 6.2% Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
36	University of Hartford	7.28	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	30553	42581	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 97% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 3.9% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
37	Wentworth Institute of Technology	7.1	91.21	1,130 – 1,330	35585	71868	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Based in Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts 91% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Wentworth Institute of Technology after completing their first year....Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 19.7% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $35,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,868
38	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	6.65	59.73	1,310 – 1,500	22954	60347	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. It opened in 1863, when it was known as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Most students stay on after they complete freshman year – the school has a 92% first year retention rate. 84% graduate in six years. % Degrees to International Students 7 7.5% Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $22,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,347
39	Bryant University	6.27	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 6 13.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
40	University of Massachusetts-Boston	6.24	82.96	1,090 – 1,300	17554	53521	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Found in Boston, the University of Massachusetts-Boston accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 6 8.6% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $17,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,521
41	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	4.52	82.96	1,190 – 1,380	17624	61467	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Located in Lowell, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 84% and its......Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 16.5% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,467
42	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	4.2	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 31.8% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
43	Salem State University	3.33	95.57	1,020 – 1,180	19324	48209	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Salem State University Salem, MA Salem State University is a public university located just 30 minutes from Boston. Offering 73 degree programs, the most popular are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 14.2% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,209
44	Fairfield University	3.03	33.29	1,290 – 1,410	47630	73693	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 76 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is highly selective. % Degrees to International Students 3 36.7% Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $47,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
45	University of Maine	2.68	96.84	1,060 – 1,360	18237	43124	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Maine Orono, ME Found in Orono, the University of Maine accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at the University of Maine will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 67% and......Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 8.1% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,237 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,124
46	University of Vermont	2.31	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	22062	48164	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 28.9% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $22,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
47	Quinnipiac University	2.12	77	1,110 – 1,310	39632	65744	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 87% first year retention rate and around 77% of undergraduates will......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 13.1% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $39,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
48	Central Connecticut State University	1.86	73.33	890 – 1,130	17207	49016	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is fairly selective, and alumni include professional athletes, actors, and politicians. Founded in 1849, it’s the oldest publicly-funded university in the state. Psychology, General, and Criminology are popular undergraduate areas of study. % Degrees to International Students 2 16.2% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $17,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,016
49	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	1.62	88.16	1,100 – 1,340	24762	53671	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH Found in Durham, the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, there is a 87% first year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 38.6% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,762 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
50	University of Rhode Island	1.22	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 3.2% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
51	Southern New Hampshire University	0.94	96.12	870 – 1,060	33163	41945	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Located in Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 12% of students attending Southern New Hampshire University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 54.1% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $33,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,945