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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Massachusetts for Students from Bangladesh

16 Colleges
$52,131 Avg Tuition & Fees*
74% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts ranking.

We analyzed 16 colleges and universities across Massachusetts to determine which were the best for Bangladeshi students in Massachusetts. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall value as determined by our Best Colleges for the Money ranking and the percentage of international students on campus.

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Top Value Colleges in Massachusetts for Students from Bangladesh

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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University of Massachusetts Amherst tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Bangladeshi students in Massachusetts. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, the large public school handed out 6,844 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 10.6% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to UMass Amherst to study. International students at UMass Amherst can expect to pay, on average, about $36,964 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $32,809 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Report

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A rank of #2 on our list means University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is a great place for Bangladeshi students in Massachusetts working on their bachelor’s degree. UMass Dartmouth is a medium-sized public school situated in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It awarded 1,327 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.1% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Pakistan come to UMass Dartmouth to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMass Dartmouth runs, on average, about $30,153. Graduate students pay around $30,153 a year in average tuition and fees.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. It ranked #3 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi students in Massachusetts list. This fairly large public school is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, and it awarded 3,168 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.6% are international. Students studying at UMass Lowell come from such countries as India, China, and Vietnam. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UMass Lowell runs, on average, about $33,624. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,990 per year.

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Out of the 16 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Clark University landed the #4 spot on the list. Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 631 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 26.2% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Vietnam come to Clark to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Clark runs, on average, about $50,302. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $47,730 per year.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Suffolk University. It ranked #5 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Bangladeshi students in Massachusetts list. Suffolk is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 1,159 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 15.2% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Suffolk are China, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. International students at Suffolk can expect to pay, on average, about $41,648 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $39,813 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts list. Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 628 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 26.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, Vietnam, and Pakistan come to Mt. Holyoke to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Mt. Holyoke runs, on average, about $56,518. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,983 per year.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Mount Holyoke College Report

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts list. Worcester, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,143 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 14.5% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at WPI are China, India, and Vietnam. International students at WPI can expect to pay, on average, about $55,531 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,040 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts ranking. MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,249 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 29.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Canada come to MIT to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at MIT runs, on average, about $55,878. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $58,967 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%.

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Northeastern University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 4,358 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 29.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Northeastern are China, India, and Taiwan. International students at Northeastern can expect to pay, on average, about $57,592 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $26,095 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts list. Harvard is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 1,618 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 22.9% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Harvard are China, Canada, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Harvard runs, on average, about $55,587. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $52,170 per year.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts. Smith is located in Northampton, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 772 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 13.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and Canada come to Smith to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Smith runs, on average, about $56,114. Graduate students pay around $55,830 a year in average tuition and fees.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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With a ranking of #12, Boston University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts. Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,788 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 24.6% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Boston U to study. International students at Boston U can expect to pay, on average, about $59,816 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $59,418 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Boston University Report

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

With a ranking of #13, Tufts University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Medford, Massachusetts. It awarded 1,829 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 12.9% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Tufts to study. International students at Tufts can expect to pay, on average, about $63,000 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $55,216 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

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Brandeis University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts ranking. Brandeis University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 1,396 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 24.7% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Brandeis are China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Brandeis runs, on average, about $60,006. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $53,618 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 3,208 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 10.5% are international. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and Spain come to Boston College to study. International students at Boston College can expect to pay, on average, about $61,706 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $32,722 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

With a ranking of #16, Williams College did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Bangladeshi Students in Massachusetts. Williamstown, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 678 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 8.5% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, Canada, and South Korea come to Williams to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Williams runs, on average, about $59,660. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $59,728 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 16 schools only.

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