Private college in Burlington, Vermont, known for career-focused programs in business, computing, and design.

Private nonprofit university headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, one of the largest universities in the US by enrollment through its online programs alongside its traditional campus.

Bryant University is a private university in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Private liberal arts college in Lewiston, Maine, founded in 1855 as one of the first coeducational colleges in New England.

Private liberal arts college in Brunswick, Maine, founded in 1794, consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally.

Central Connecticut State University is a public university located in New Britain that offers undergraduate and graduate academic programs across various fields including journalism, archaeology, and advertising. The institution provides students with real-world experience through internships, community partnerships, and campus facilities including a drop-in child care center and recreation amenities.

Central State University is a historically Black college and university (HBCU) located in Wilberforce, Ohio that offers undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and online education through Central State Global. The university provides admissions support, financial aid assistance, and scholarships, and operates under a Marauder Tuition Guarantee that freezes tuition for four years.

Private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine, founded in 1813, one of the oldest independent colleges in the country.

Ivy League university. Hanover NH — geographically feeds Vermont/New England startup ecosystem alongside VCET. Tuck School of Business, Thayer School of Engineering. Investment Office: Hanover + Boston offices. Alumni Ventures fund: Green D Ventures. Notable tech transfer: Resonant Link (wireless charging, VCET connection). Jim MacIntyre BA from University of Vermont — Dartmouth neighbor.

Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Private university headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, known nationally for its culinary arts and hospitality management programs.

Public liberal arts college in Keene, New Hampshire, part of the University System of New Hampshire.

Public maritime college in Castine, Maine, training officers for the merchant marine, Navy, and Coast Guard alongside engineering and business programs.

Private liberal arts college in Middlebury, Vermont, founded in 1800, renowned for its language schools and environmental studies programs.

Private military college in Northfield, Vermont, founded in 1819, the oldest private senior military college in the US and birthplace of the ROTC concept.

Public university in Plymouth, New Hampshire, part of the University System of New Hampshire, known for education and meteorology programs.

Providence College is a private Catholic college in Providence, Rhode Island.

Quinnipiac University is a private university in Hamden, Connecticut.

Public college in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1854 as the state's oldest public institution of higher education.

Private art and design college in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1877, one of the most influential design schools in the country.