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Curry College

Milton, Massachusetts 02186-2395

Data last updated: July 1, 2026

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

Campus Visits

6 upcoming visits · Next: Wed, Jul 1 · Campus Visit

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Admission Office

1071 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

(617) 333-2210[email protected]
92%
Acceptance
1130
SAT Avg
1,757
Undergrads
11:1
Student : Faculty
48%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$54,400
Earnings 10yr
$29,504
Avg Net 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

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

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