Best public colleges in Massachusetts

Stacker compiled a list of the best public colleges in Massachusetts using data from Niche. (Matej Kastelic // Shutterstock/Matej Kastelic // Shutterstock)

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- #266 nationally

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#3. University of Massachusetts Boston

- Boston, MA

- Overall Niche Grade: B

- Acceptance rate: 79%

- Net price: $17,575

- SAT Range: 1060-1280

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#2. University of Massachusetts Lowell

- Lowell, MA

- #183 nationally

- Overall Niche Grade: B+

- Acceptance rate: 85%

- Net price: $13,227

- SAT Range: 1170-1340

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#1. University of Massachusetts Amherst

- Amherst, MA

- #39 nationally

- Overall Niche Grade: A

- Acceptance rate: 66%

- Net price: $17,291

- SAT Range: 1250-1460

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.