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Curry College

Milton, Massachusetts 02186-2395

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitSuburban

Known for health sciences

Curry College is a private institution in Milton with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1130, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,400 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,504.

Established
1879
Motto
Rem Tene Verba Sequentur
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division III and participates
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

Admission Office

1071 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

(617) 333-2210[email protected]
92%Acceptance
1130SAT Avg
1,757Students
11:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$54,400Earnings 10yr
$29,504Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1130

Reading & WritingMid: 575
510630
MathMid: 550
510610

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common Application

Early Action

December 1

Regular Decision

April 1

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,220
Room & Board$17,600
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$61,556
Average Net Price$29,504
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,553
$30–48K$24,290
$48–75K$28,670
$75–110K$32,212
$110K+$32,878

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

29.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,320

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

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

Academics

semester
Majors
47
Avg class size
18
Student-faculty ratio
11:1

Programs (34)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

Campus Life

NCAA Division IIICommonwealth Coast ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

first two years

Housing Styles

traditional residence hallssuite-styletownhouses

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
1,757
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 14%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.3%
Freshman Retention67.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,746
10 Years$54,400

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Colonels

Rugby club

History & Fun Facts

  • History The School of Elocution and Expression was founded in 1879 on Boston's Beacon Street near the State House by Anna Baright.
  • Baright graduated from the Boston University School of Oratory in 1877 and was described by one of her professors as "the greatest woman reader in the country.
  • In 1882, Baright married Boston minister and fellow Boston University alumnus and professor Samuel Silas Curry.
  • In 1885, the school became the School of Expression and, in 1888, the school was chartered by the state.
  • Former Boston University School of Oratory professor and telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell became the school's first chancellor from 1907 to 1922 when Mr.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
9 mi(16 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
183 mi(317 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
263 mi(456 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan10 mi
PVD Providence TF Green39 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston51 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA9 mi · ~16 min drive
New York, NY183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Hartford, CT86 mi · ~2h 29m drive
Providence, RI32 mi · ~55 min drive
Albany, NY138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
Syracuse, NY262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Rochester, NY336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA263 mi · ~7h 36m drive
Pittsburgh, PA477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Harrisburg, PA329 mi · ~9h 30m drive
Newark, NJ189 mi · ~5h 28m drive
Trenton, NJ235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

Blue Hills Reservationwalkable

7,000-acre state park with hiking, skiing, and scenic overlooks of Boston

Boston

Downtown Boston with museums, sports, dining, and entertainment

Quincy Center

Shopping and dining district with easy T access to Boston

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

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