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Great Bay Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Great Bay Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Great Bay Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Great Bay Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Great Bay Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Great Bay Community College is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Hampshire state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 66% at Great Bay Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,200

Cost of attendance at Great Bay Community College in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average $14,334
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,450

Cost of attendance at Great Bay Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average $25,926
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at Great Bay Community College received on average $4,900 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,900
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 62 31% $4,670 $289,552
Other Federal Grant 72 36% $4,942 $355,827
State Grant/Scholarships 61 31% $2,033 $124,010
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 37 19% $1,201 $44,439
Total Grant & Scholarships 107 54% $4,900 $524,276

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Great Bay Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Great Bay Community College students is 28.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.4%.

28.4%

  • asian 28.6% 2 students
  • white 30.6% 53 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NSCAA
    National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Great Bay Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Great Bay Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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