Curry College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Curry College is a private research university in Milton, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,780 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 87.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,400 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $47,970
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,207 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.65% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,780 94.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 30.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1125
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,007
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,903
- Room & Board: $18,850 annual estimate
Curry College: what the data shows
Common questions about Curry College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Curry College?
Curry College is located in Milton, MA (ZIP 02186-2395).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Curry College public or private?
Curry College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Curry College cost?
Published tuition: $47,970.
Average net price after aid: $29,207.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,806 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,372 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,827 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,286 |
| $110,001+ | $33,973 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $191,880.
How hard is it to get into Curry College?
Admission rate: 87.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1125.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Curry College?
Total enrollment: 1,780 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,007 students.
Graduate enrollment: 186 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Curry College?
150%-time completion rate: 51.12%.
First-year retention: 66.2%.
What do graduates of Curry College earn?
Median earnings: $46,746 six years after entry; $54,400 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
30.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Curry College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (130 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (60 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (49 completions)
- Psychology, General (47 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (34 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other (29 completions)
- Accounting (20 completions)
- Public Health, General (19 completions)
- 05.1382 (17 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Curry College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.65%; completion rate 51.12%; median earnings $54,400 at 10 years; net price $29,207. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$47,970
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Curry College was $47,970.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,207
2024 Value
In 2024 Curry College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,207.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$116,828 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,207 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$191,880 4-Year Tuition
$18,850 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$67,920 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$271,680 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Curry College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Curry College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Curry College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $34,715 | $34,715 | $30,561 |
| 2014 | $35,725 | $35,725 | $30,309 |
| 2015 | $36,765 | $36,765 | $29,464 |
| 2016 | $37,835 | $37,835 | $28,986 |
| 2017 | $38,936 | $38,936 | $29,785 |
| 2018 | $40,070 | $40,070 | $30,293 |
| 2019 | $41,230 | $41,230 | $27,739 |
| 2020 | $42,425 | $42,425 | $28,729 |
| 2021 | $43,650 | $43,650 | $28,417 |
| 2022 | $44,920 | $44,920 | $29,646 |
| 2023 | $46,220 | $46,220 | $29,504 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87.65% Acceptance Rate
6,903 Total Applicants
6,354 Students Admitted
524 First-Time Students Enrolled
8.25% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1125
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Curry College reported total enrollment of about 1,780 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.8%), Black or African American (15.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.0%). About 30.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Curry College in 2024 is 1,780 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,007 students. Graduate enrollment is about 186 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.55% 100% Completion Time
51.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.55% of students graduating from Curry College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 82% male / 18% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 61% male / 39% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Curry College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$54,400 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
365.64% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Curry College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 130 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 60 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 49 completions
4. Psychology, General: 47 completions
5. Curriculum and Instruction: 34 completions
6. Communication and Media Studies, Other: 29 completions
7. Accounting: 20 completions
8. Public Health, General: 19 completions
9. 05.1382: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Curry College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Curry College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Curry College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,385
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,345
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Curry College is a private non-profit institution located in Milton, MA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,780 students. Student body composition includes White (55.8%), Black or African American (15.3%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%). The admission rate is 87.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1125. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.12%. Approximately 30.91% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Milton, MA 02186-2395
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Curry College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Curry College located?
Curry College is located in Milton, MA.
What is Curry College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Curry College is 87.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,903 applicants and 6,354 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Curry College cost?
Reported tuition is $47,970 and average net price is $29,207 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,850 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Curry College?
Curry College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,007 students, White (55.8%), Black or African American (15.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Curry College?
About 30.0% of students at Curry College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Curry College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Curry College reports midpoint SAT about 1125.
What do graduates of Curry College earn?
Median earnings are $46,746 six years after entry and $54,400 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Curry College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Curry College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Curry College public or private?
Curry College is a private nonprofit institution located in Milton, MA.
Is Curry College an HBCU?
No. Curry College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Curry College a tribal college?
No. Curry College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.