Eastern Nazarene College

The Eastern Nazarene College (ENC) is a private, coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences in Quincy, Massachusetts, near Boston, in the New England region of the United States. It is known for its religious affiliation, liberal arts core curriculum, and its science and religion education. Its academic programs are primarily undergraduate, with some professional graduate education offered. Home to 114 colleges and universities -- including some of the most prestigious institutions in the world -- Massachusetts has long been known as a leader in higher education. And Eastern Nazarene College is proud to rank among the state's best: BestColleges.com recently ranked ENC as #20 on its list of best colleges in the state, joining Harvard (#1) and MIT (#2) on the list. BestColleges.com's methodology takes into consideration a number of key characteristics, including acceptance, enrollment, retention and graduation rates; student loan default percentages; academic quality; and affordability to name a few. The rankings reflect the most recent information available through IPEDS and College Navigator, both of which are hosted by the National Center for Education Statistics. Eastern Nazarene College (ENC) is a fully accredited traditional Christian liberal arts college with over 1,000 students distributed across a residential undergraduate program, adult studies and a graduate program. Located on Boston’s historic south shore and within walking distance of the beach and the MBTA, ENC is positioned perfectly for all our undergraduate and graduate students to live, work and study. Direct access to Boston, Quincy based businesses and our network of alumni professionals around the world help ENC to create an incredible collegiate experience for all our students.