The state has an impressive number of colleges and universities and as of the 2024-2025 school year was home to 146 colleges and universities spread across the state. Forbes Names this Massachusetts University to Their List of "New Ivies"That strong educational history continues to gain national recognition. Forbes reported that 37 percent of executives surveyed said they are less likely to hire Ivy League graduates today than they were five years ago. The university joined several other highly regarded schools, including Carnegie Mellon University, Emory University, Georgetown University, and Northwestern University. The results underscore Tufts University’s continued reputation as one of the nation’s leading institutions for preparing students for success after graduation.