Curry College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4288 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1186 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1111 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #54 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1 of 2 | In Milton |
| #524 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 1,808
- Graduates
- 186
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.curry.edu
Curry College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Curry College has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | 89% |
| Applicants | 5,313 | 2,000 | 3,016 |
| Admissions | 4,657 | 1,719 | 2,693 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 531 | 226 | 305 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
190 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
143 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Curry College are 1050-1230 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1137 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 289 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 262 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 154 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (3%) |
| Asian | 48 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Curry College is $29,917 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,806 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,372 |
| $48-75K | $26,827 |
| $75-110K | $32,286 |
| $110K+ | $33,973 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,370 | $17,514 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,370 | $17,514 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,370 | $17,514 |
| Fee in-district | $2,600 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,600 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,360 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,170 |
| Room charge | $10,360 |
| Meal charge | $8,810 |
Curry College majors
Curry College has granted 401 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 93 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Curry College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 130 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 27 |
| Psychology, General | 47 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 45 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 34 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 28 | |
| Accounting | 12 | 8 |
| Public Health, General | 19 | |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 7 | |
| Family and Community Services | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Computer Programming, Other | 4 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 | |
| History and Political Science | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 401 | 93 |
Curry College has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 41% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Curry College has published 879 scientific papers with 24,780 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 29 |
| 1994 | 11 | 68 |
| 1995 | 8 | 87 |
| 1996 | 14 | 52 |
| 1997 | 10 | 78 |
| 1998 | 10 | 103 |
| 1999 | 7 | 99 |
| 2000 | 14 | 171 |
| 2001 | 11 | 149 |
| 2002 | 14 | 138 |
| 2003 | 9 | 166 |
| 2004 | 9 | 208 |
| 2005 | 18 | 211 |
| 2006 | 17 | 236 |
| 2007 | 19 | 322 |
| 2008 | 24 | 407 |
| 2009 | 28 | 473 |
| 2010 | 20 | 522 |
| 2011 | 18 | 662 |
| 2012 | 23 | 749 |
| 2013 | 20 | 803 |
| 2014 | 26 | 912 |
| 2015 | 38 | 1013 |
| 2016 | 56 | 1032 |
| 2017 | 44 | 1101 |
| 2018 | 56 | 1310 |
| 2019 | 41 | 1454 |
| 2020 | 43 | 2034 |
| 2021 | 33 | 1840 |
| 2022 | 29 | 2080 |
| 2023 | 18 | 1897 |
| 2024 | 30 | 1873 |
| 2025 | 26 | 1736 |
Notable alumni
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Marc Maron
- Occupations
- voice actoractorcomediantelevision producerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Marc David Maron is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, musician, and former radio presenter and podcaster.
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Buddy Lazier
- Occupations
- racing automobile driver
- Biography
-
Robert Buddy Lazier is an American auto racing driver, best known for winning the 1996 Indianapolis 500 and the 2000 Indy Racing League season championship.
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Joseph Carl Breil
- Occupations
- film score composercomposeropera singer
- Biography
-
Joseph Carl Breil was an American lyric tenor, stage director, composer and conductor. He was one of the earliest American composers to compose specific music for motion pictures. His first film was Les amours de la reine Élisabeth (1912) starring Sarah Bernhardt. He later composed and arranged scores for several other early motion pictures, including such epics as D. W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916), as well as scoring the preview version of The Phantom of the Opera (1925), a score that is now lost. His love theme for "Birth of a Nation", titled "The Perfect Song", was published by Chappell & Co. in an arrangement for voice and keyboard. It was later used as the theme for the radio show Amos 'n' Andy.
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Adrienne McNeil Herndon
- Occupations
- teacherstage actor
- Biography
-
Adrienne Elizabeth McNeil Herndon was an actress, professor, and activist in Atlanta, Georgia. While admittedly an African American to friends and colleagues, she performed with the stage name Anne Du Bignon. She was one of the first African American faculty at Atlanta University, where she was a peer of W. E. B. Du Bois. She was married to prominent businessman Alonzo Herndon.
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Jordan Rich
- Occupations
- radio personality
- Biography
-
Jordan Rich is the host of The Jordan Rich Show on WBZ-AM 1030 in Boston, Massachusetts., a mix of history, arts, pop culture, and other topics. Parts of the shows are carried by WCCO in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He retired after the July 3, 2016 show in order to spend more time with his family. As of 2025, he still does segments for WBZ.
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James S. Gracey
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
James Steele Gracey was an admiral of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 17th commandant from 1982 to 1986.
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Jeff Perry
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Davis Perry is a former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives who represented the 5th Barnstable District from 2003-2011. He was the Republican Party nominee for United States Congress in Massachusetts's 10th congressional district in the 2010 election, losing to Democrat Bill Keating.
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Gertrude P. McBrown
- Occupations
- playwrightchildren's writerteacherpoetactor
- Biography
-
Gertrude P. McBrown was an American poet, playwright, educator, actress, and stage director. Although her career lasted well beyond the 1930s, she is sometimes grouped with writers of the Harlem Renaissance.
General info
| Alternative names | CC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1879 |
| Motto | Rem Tene Verba Sequentur Grasp the subject and the words will follow |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 375 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1071 Blue Hill Ave Milton, Massachusetts, 02186-2395 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 29,000 |
| Phone | 6173330500 |