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Acceptance Rate 36.83%
Yield (Enrollment Ratio) 20.77%
Applicants 706,569
Admitted 260,206
Enrolled 54,054

Applying To Massachusetts Colleges

The average acceptance rate is 36.83% at Massachusetts colleges and universities, a total of 706,569 students applied and 260,206 were accepted. The average undergraduate application fees is $58 and the graduate application fees is $70. The following table presents the general admission information for applying to Massachusetts colleges.
General Admission Information of Massachusetts Colleges
Open Admission Policy56 out of 152 schools
Undergraduate Application Fees$58
Graduate Application Fees$70
Acceptance Rate36.83%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)20.77%
Test Scores1,297 SAT / 30 ACT

Acceptance Rates and Headcounts

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 706,569 students (301,026 men and 402,002 women) applied to and 260,206 (104,892 men and 154,507 women) students were accepted to admit Massachusetts Colleges. Among them, 23,765 men and 30,055 women were enrolled into Massachusetts schools.
The average acceptance rate is 36.83% and admission yield (enrollment rate) is 20.77%. The table below shows the Massachusetts colleges admission statistics including admission and enrolment rates.
Admission Statistics for Massachusetts Colleges (2023-2024)
TotalMenWomen
Applicants706,569301,026402,002
Admitted260,206104,892154,507
Enrolled54,05423,76530,055
Acceptance Rate 36.83% 34.84% 38.43%
Yield (Enrollment Rate) 20.77% 22.66% 19.45%
[Chart]Massachusetts Colleges Average Acceptance Rate and Yield

Average SAT and ACT Scores

In Massachusetts, 2 colleges require SAT and ACT score and 0 colleges recommend them to their applicant. In addition, 50 colleges consider the test score in selection process, while it is not required.
12,657 students (27.00%) submitted their SAT scores and 3,952 students (8.00%) submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score is 1,383 and 25th percentile score is 1,211. For ACT scores, 75th percentile score is 32 and 25th percentile score is 27.
The following table shows the detailed SAT and ACT scores distribution of first-time enrolled students at Massachusetts colleges and universities.
SAT and ACT Score Distribution at Massachusetts Colleges
25th Percentile75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing605690
SAT Math606693
ACT Composite2732
ACT Math2631
ACT English2832
[Chart] SAT/ACT Distribution - Massachusetts Colleges
[Chart] Average SAT Scores - Massachusetts Colleges
[Chart] Average ACT Scores - Massachusetts Colleges

Calendar System and Accepted Credits

In Massachusetts State, 98 schools use semester calendar systems and 0 schools are based on quarter system. Next table lists the number of schools with their calendar systems.
Semester98 out of 152 schools
Quarter0 out of 152 schools
Trimester4 out of 152 schools
Four-one-four plan2 out of 152 schools
Other academic year2 out of 152 schools
Differs by program24 out of 152 schools
Continuous16 out of 152 schools
Un-Known/Other6 out of 152 schools
Next table describes credits that Massachusetts colleges and universities are accepting for their students
Dual Credits80 out of 152 schools
Credits for Life Experiences58 out of 152 schools
Advanced placement (AP) Credits89 out of 152 schools
Credit for Military Training63 out of 152 schools

Application Requirements

51 Massachusetts schools require High School GPA and 73 schools require High School Record (or Transcript). The test scores such as SAT and ACT are required by 2 Massachusetts colleges. Next table summarizes the application requirements for applying to Massachusetts colleges.
Admission Checklist for Massachusetts Colleges
RequiredRecommended
High School GPA510
High School Rank20
High School Record (or Transcript)730
Completion of College Preparatory Program400
Recommendations580
Formal Demonstration of Competencies100
Admission Test Scores20
TOEFL580
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)90