Curry College

Milton, Massachusetts Location
Private, Coeducational Liberal Arts College School Type
1879 Established Year

Major Intakes

Plan your application according to these cycles.

Fall (Primary) September
Spring January
Summer May (Select Graduate cohorts

Ranking

Excellence Recognized Worldwide

#45 Diverse Colleges in Massachusetts
Most Diverse Colleges in Massachusetts
#47 Safety Ranking
Safest College Campuses in Massachusetts
#901 Diverse Colleges in USA
Most Diverse Colleges in America

Academic Programs & Deadlines

Master of Business Administration
July 15 (Priority Fall Entry)
Accounting
July 15 (Priority Fall Entry)
Nursing
April 1 (Priority Line)
Business Administration
April 1 (Priority Line)

University Overview / History


Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private institution set on a scenic 131-acre wooded suburban campus just 7 miles from downtown Boston. It offers a unique mix of liberal arts foundations and robust career-directed fields, serving roughly 2,100 traditional undergraduates and over 1,000 graduate/continuing education students.

Foundation & Key Facts

  • Home to the internationally recognized Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) 
  • Features an exceptional student-to-faculty teaching ratio of 12:1 
  • Employs 'The Curry Commitment' a distinct career readiness and placement guarantee program 

Location Insights (City / State)

Milton, Massachusetts – A highly affluent, historic, and safe suburban town bordering the city of Boston, giving students a quiet residential environment paired with immediate metro accessibility.

About Milton, Massachusetts

Consistently voted among the "Best Places to Live in America" by money magazines; nestled right against the Blue Hills Reservation for hiking, while lying minutes away from Boston’s corporate and financial districts.

Estimated Cost of Study (approximate values per year)

Expense Undergraduate (Resident) Graduate (MBA Pathway) MSN (Nursing - Total Path)
Tuition & Fees $51,385 $15,480 $17,675
Health Insurance $2,400 $2,400 $2,400
Books $1,200 $1,100 $1,200
Living $20,300 $14,000 $14,000
Total $75,285 $32,980 $35,275

Career Opportunities



Companies & Industry Exposure
Job & Employability
Dynamic industry pathways across New England
Highly acclaimed regional workforce integration .
Including Boston Children’s Hospital, Mass General Brigham, State Street Corporation, Liberty Mutual, and local law enforcement networks.
Particularly in healthcare and criminal justice systems across Massachusetts

Heavily bolstered by the Office of Career Development


Admission Procedure





Admissions & Test Prep Admission Requirements
Language Requirements(Graduate)
Language Requirements(Undergraduate)
Language Requirements (Nursing & Education Applicants)
Online Common App or Curry Fast App 
TOEFL iBT: 80+
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL iBT: 85 
$50 Application Fee 
IELTS: 6.5+(Program variable metrics)
ELTS: 6.5
IELTS: 6.5
Official High School/University Transcripts with certified English translations 

Duolingo: Accepted (Equivalent to score target)
Duolingo: Accepted (Strictly mandated regardless of country background)
1 Academic Letter of Recommendation


College Essay (Min 250 words) 



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Funding & International Student Support

Scholarships & Financial Aid
Visa Process
Additional Requirements
All international applicants who file by the priority entry lines are automatically evaluated for institutional Merit Scholarships worth up to $33,000 annually.
Complete structural academic admission protocols and attain a formal acceptance package.
Official Statement of Financial Support alongside an original certified bank letter verifying coverage of full first-year structural expenses.
Filing early by the non-binding Early Action line (December 15) provides an additional automatic $2,000 Early Action Award ($8,000 total across 4 years).
Provide certified international bank file sets verifying total operational first-year funding metrics. 
 
For applicants targeting the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL), cognitive diagnostic test logs (e.g., WAIS-III/Woodcock-Johnson) must be submitted via the Learning Center by March 1.

International Advising desk processes and safely issues the official Federal Form I-20. 


Complete the $350 SEVIS I-901 transaction online, execute the Form DS-160, and schedule an F-1 visa interview.

Student Testimonials

Quick FAQs

Yes, Curry College is test-optional for standard programs, though official high school transcripts and English proficiency scores remain strictly required.

Yes, international students keeping active F-1 immigration status can apply for part-time institutional work for up to 20 hours per week during the active semester.

The Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) is a nationally recognized support system that offers specialized tracking and diagnostic learning strategies for students with executive function differences or language barriers.

On-campus housing is widely available across multiple residence halls, but students are highly encouraged to submit housing deposits by May 1 to lock in preferred spots.
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