Marblehead High School’s Class of 2025 will attend over 95 different colleges and universities this fall, reaching from Massachusetts to California and extending internationally to Canada and Ireland, according to post-secondary plans released by the school’s principal Michele Carlson. The list is not complete.
(Use the embedded Google Map to explore where Marblehead High School graduates are heading this fall. On a computer, click and drag to move around the map, and click red pins to see college names. On a smartphone, swipe to navigate, pinch to zoom, and tap pins to view the schools.)
The breadth of enrollment destinations reflects both the academic strength and diverse interests of the graduating class, with students choosing institutions ranging from community colleges to Ivy League universities.
Three Ivy League institutions will welcome Marblehead seniors this fall: Yale University, Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania. Other highly selective schools chosen by graduates include Stanford University, Northwestern University, Vanderbilt University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Bowdoin College, Wesleyan University and William & Mary.
Massachusetts institutions remain popular choices, with 21 in-state colleges and universities enrolling Marblehead students. These range from large research universities like Northeastern University and Boston University to smaller liberal arts colleges including Babson College, Bentley University and Gordon College. Regional options include North Shore Community College and Salem State University.
International destinations include three schools: McGill University and Dalhousie University in Canada, and University College Dublin in Ireland. These choices highlight the global perspective of Marblehead graduates and their willingness to pursue education abroad.
Specialized programs attracted students across multiple disciplines. Art and design schools chosen include Savannah College of Art and Design, Pratt Institute and Emerson College. Tech institutions such as Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will prepare students for career-focused fields. Some graduates also chose career education, trade schools, armed services and immediate employment.
