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Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts 02129

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrban

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.

Established
1971
Type
Private college

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Admission Office

500 Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA 02129

(617) 868-1000[email protected]
Acceptance
SAT Avg
591Students
11:1Student:Faculty
13%Grad Rate
$45,998Earnings 10yr

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Direct Application

Regular Decision

rolling

Financial Aid

Need-Based Only

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$18,072
Books & Supplies$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation$21,791
Monthly Payment (10yr)$231

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

56.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/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)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

trimester
Majors
28
Avg class size
20
Student-faculty ratio
14:1

Programs (63)

Campus Life

NoneNoneGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

none

Housing Styles

commuter campus - no on-campus housing

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
591
Gender Split
78% / 22%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 32%
Black 30%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate12.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,215
10 Years$45,998

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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

152Very High

Estimated from MA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
2 mi(3 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
190 mi(329 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
271 mi(470 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan3 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston42 mi
PVD Providence TF Green49 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2 mi · ~3 min drive
New York, NY190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Hartford, CT92 mi · ~2h 39m drive
Providence, RI42 mi · ~1h 13m drive
Albany, NY138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
Syracuse, NY262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Rochester, NY336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA271 mi · ~7h 50m drive
Pittsburgh, PA481 mi · ~13h 54m drive
Harrisburg, PA335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Newark, NJ196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
Trenton, NJ242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

Deadline Calendar

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