Curry College

Curry’s 28 undergraduate majors and 60+ minors/concentrations span liberal arts to career-ready fields like business and technology, with a curriculum designed for hands-on learning (Undergraduate Degrees, Academics). The School of Business and Technology touts ‘unmatched experiential opportunities’, though U.S. News notes a 64% freshman retention rate—below national averages—hinting at academic adjustment challenges. Small classes (11:1 student-faculty ratio) and a solid liberal arts core define the academic vibe, but niche programs like accounting shine with a 98% career placement rate (Accounting Program News).

Life at Curry is residential and communal: 85% of freshmen and 75% of all students live on campus across 17 residence halls (Living at Curry). The Student Center, dubbed the ‘hub of campus,’ pulses with events and ‘Purple Pride’ (YouTube). TikTok tours showcase a compact, leafy campus with an Academic Quad, while Niche reviews highlight mixed opinions on food and safety. The college emphasizes inclusivity, with a dedicated space to foster ‘equitable community’ (Student Center)—though specifics on Greek life or major traditions are scant.

Curry’s 48% graduation rate (College Scorecard) lags behind peers, with men graduating at just 41% (Research.com). Yet career outcomes vary sharply by program: accounting graduates boast a 98% placement rate, while median earnings one year post-graduation are $36,427 (Niche). The college promotes its ‘career-focused academics’ and proximity to Boston internships (Why Curry), but the data suggests outcomes hinge heavily on major choice.

At $47,970 in tuition/fees (U.S. News), Curry isn’t cheap, but financial aid softens the blow: the average aid package is $28,656, reducing net price?Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. to $30,367 (BigFuture). One breakdown shows total costs hitting $75,578, with aid slashing the billed portion to $31,676 (Affordability). The net price calculator and scholarship options (Tuition and Financial Aid) are critical tools for families navigating this high-tag, high-aid landscape.

Curry’s niche strengths—like its accounting program’s near-perfect job placement—and intimate scale (11:1 student-faculty ratio) set it apart, as does its residential energy (85% freshmen on campus). But its high cost and middling graduation rate demand careful ROI calculation. For students seeking a small-college vibe with Boston access and pragmatic majors, Curry delivers—provided they tap into its standout programs and aid opportunities.