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Known for business — close-knit campus
Cambridge College is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 591 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
13% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,998 a decade after enrollment.
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News & Alerts
Cambridge College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
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Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,917
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (63)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
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Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1979, Brown began the 18-month process of elevating the graduate program to an independent, fully accredited institution that was named Cambridge College.
- •2000s John Bremer was invited to Cambridge College (2005–08), where he was appointed to the Elizabeth J.
- •As of 2011, the college was one of 1,900 "military-friendly" institutions belonging to the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) consortium.
- •In 2017, Cambridge College consolidated its four locations in Cambridge into a single campus in the Hood Office Park in Charlestown, a neighborhood of Boston.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
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Local Economy
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
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Suggested Itinerary
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Airport Transit
Nearby Attractions
USS Constitution Museumwalkable
Maritime museum at Charlestown Navy Yard featuring America's oldest warship
Freedom Trailwalkable
2.5-mile historic walking trail through Boston
Boston Harborwalkable
Waterfront area with views, restaurants, and ferry access
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