Philosophy and Religious Studies colleges in Massachusetts, ranked by graduates
10 colleges in Massachusetts awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies in 2023: 212 degrees, 0.9% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (0.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Boston University graduated the most (59, 1.3% of its class). 1 of the 10 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 14%; the most selective is Harvard University at 4%.
Philosophy and Religious Studies colleges in Massachusetts
Every Massachusetts college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its philosophy and religious studies page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston University | Private | 59 | 1.3% | 11% | 1500 |
| 2 | Boston College | Private | 32 | 1.3% | 16% | 1520 |
| 3 | Harvard University | Private | 22 | 1.2% | 4% | 1580 |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Public | 21 | 0.3% | 60% | 1380 |
| 5 | Tufts University | Private | 21 | 1.3% | 11% | 1530 |
| 6 | Wellesley College | Private | 13 | 2.2% | 14% | 1500 |
| 7 | Brandeis University | Private | 12 | 1.6% | 41% | 1460 |
| 8 | Northeastern University | Private | 11 | 0.2% | 5% | 1530 |
| 9 | Smith College | Private | 11 | 1.8% | 21% | 1440 |
| 10 | Williams College | Private | 10 | 2% | 8% | 1530 |
Questions about philosophy and religious studies colleges in Massachusetts
What is the best college for philosophy and religious studies in Massachusetts?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest philosophy and religious studies programs in Massachusetts are Boston University (59), Boston College (32), Harvard University (22). "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 philosophy and religious studies?
10 four-year colleges in Massachusetts awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies in 2023, 1 public and 9 private, for 212 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for philosophy and religious studies in Massachusetts?
At the 1 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.
Philosophy and Religious Studies 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.