Greenfield Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	26%

Located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Greenfield 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 Greenfield 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.

Greenfield 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, Greenfield Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Greenfield Community College is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Greenfield Community College is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Greenfield Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,642

Cost of attendance at Greenfield Community College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,762

Cost of attendance at Greenfield 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.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Greenfield Community College received on average $4,172 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.

$4,172

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	48	45%	$3,686	$176,931
Other Federal Grant	51	48%	$3,877	$197,721
State Grant/Scholarships	56	53%	$1,454	$81,437
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	20	19%	$644	$12,875
Total Grant & Scholarships	70	66%	$4,172	$292,033

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Greenfield 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 Greenfield Community College students is 26.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

26.3%

white 30.6% 30 students
hispanic 14.3% 2 students

Service Offerings

Greenfield Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Greenfield 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

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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