Mathematics and Statistics colleges in Massachusetts, ranked by graduates
17 colleges in Massachusetts awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in mathematics and statistics in 2023: 1,065 degrees, 3.3% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.2% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Harvard University graduated the most (222, 11.6% of its class). 3 of the 17 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 16%; the most selective is Harvard University at 4%.
Mathematics and Statistics colleges in Massachusetts
Every Massachusetts college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in mathematics and statistics, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its mathematics and statistics page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | Private | 222 | 11.6% | 4% | 1580 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Public | 172 | 2.7% | 60% | 1380 |
| 3 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Private | 117 | 10.6% | 5% | 1570 |
| 4 | Boston University | Private | 110 | 2.4% | 11% | 1500 |
| 5 | Northeastern University | Private | 96 | 2% | 5% | 1530 |
| 6 | UMass Lowell | Public | 42 | 1.5% | 83% | 1320 |
| 7 | Amherst College | Private | 40 | 8.2% | 9% | 1540 |
| 8 | Tufts University | Private | 40 | 2.4% | 11% | 1530 |
| 9 | Williams College | Private | 39 | 7.9% | 8% | 1530 |
| 10 | Bridgewater State University | Public | 34 | 2.1% | 88% | 1130 |
| 11 | Boston College | Private | 28 | 1.2% | 16% | 1520 |
| 12 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Private | 27 | 2.3% | 60% | 1440 |
| 13 | College of the Holy Cross | Private | 25 | 3.3% | 18% | 1400 |
| 14 | Brandeis University | Private | 25 | 3.3% | 41% | 1460 |
| 15 | Smith College | Private | 18 | 2.9% | 21% | 1440 |
| 16 | Mount Holyoke College | Private | 15 | 3% | 36% | 1380 |
| 17 | Wellesley College | Private | 15 | 2.5% | 14% | 1500 |
Questions about mathematics and statistics colleges in Massachusetts
What is the best college for mathematics and statistics in Massachusetts?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest mathematics and statistics programs in Massachusetts are Harvard University (222), University of Massachusetts Amherst (172), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (117). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Massachusetts college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Massachusetts offer mathematics and statistics?
17 four-year colleges in Massachusetts awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in mathematics and statistics in 2023, 3 public and 14 private, for 1,065 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for mathematics and statistics in Massachusetts?
At the 3 public universities on this list, Massachusetts residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Mathematics and Statistics elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.