Gardner is a city in Massachusetts and it is the county seat of Worcester county. Its population is 20,683. There are 25 colleges near Gardner, Massachusetts - 9 public and 16 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 24 colleges are in 30 miles from Gardner. 23 schools provide undergraduate programs and 11 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 53,144 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $27,957 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 72.66% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,207.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wachusett Community College In Gardner |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,080 ($6,160) | Not Offered | 3,694 | 16 to 1 |
| Monty Tech 6.6 miles from Gardner |
Public less than 2-years |
$14,350 | Not Offered | 48 | 24 to 1 |
| Fitchburg State University 10.0 miles from Gardner |
Public four-years |
$17,426 ($11,346) | $6,246 | 5,892 | 11 to 1 |
| Alexander Academy 11.1 miles from Gardner |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,500 | Not Offered | 39 | 7 to 1 |
| Franklin Pierce University 14.0 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$46,442 | $41,600 | 1,654 | 13 to 1 |
| Anna Maria College 17.9 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$44,571 | $10,782 | 1,202 | 12 to 1 |
| Quinsigamond Community College 21.1 miles from Gardner |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,206 ($6,262) | Not Offered | 7,811 | 16 to 1 |
| Assumption University 21.6 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$51,356 | $15,470 | 2,037 | 11 to 1 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester 22.6 miles from Gardner |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$15,070 | Not Offered | 192 | 17 to 1 |
| Worcester State University 23.1 miles from Gardner |
Public four-years |
$17,866 ($11,786) | $6,813 | 5,745 | 16 to 1 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute 23.3 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$60,765 | $29,040 | 7,584 | 13 to 1 |
| Rob Roy Academy-Worcester 24.0 miles from Gardner |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,230 | Not Offered | 109 | 12 to 1 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School 24.1 miles from Gardner |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | $41,490 ($28,393) | 1,489 | - |
| Bancroft School of Massage Therapy 24.3 miles from Gardner |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,975 | Not Offered | 64 | 6 to 1 |
| Clark University 24.6 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$58,467 | $50,975 | 3,925 | 8 to 1 |
| College of the Holy Cross 25.7 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$64,500 | Not Offered | 3,126 | 9 to 1 |
| Assabet Valley Regional Technical School 26.1 miles from Gardner |
Public less than 2-years |
$17,158 | Not Offered | 47 | 10 to 1 |
| Spa Tech Institute-Westboro 27.3 miles from Gardner |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$12,950 | Not Offered | 182 | 15 to 1 |
| Nashua Community College 27.7 miles from Gardner |
Public 2-4 years |
$15,390 ($7,140) | Not Offered | 1,342 | 8 to 1 |
| Keene State College 27.9 miles from Gardner |
Public four-years |
$26,840 ($14,784) | $14,058 ($12,456) | 2,848 | 17 to 1 |
| St Joseph School of Nursing 28.3 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$23,438 | Not Offered | 95 | 6 to 1 |
| Antioch University-New England 28.7 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $17,853 | 992 | - |
| Rivier University 29.0 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$39,488 | $13,375 | 2,777 | 14 to 1 |
| Harmony Health Care Institute 29.5 miles from Gardner |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$25,000 | Not Offered | 153 | 22 to 1 |
| Thomas More College of Liberal Arts 29.8 miles from Gardner |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,400 | Not Offered | 97 | 10 to 1 |
