Massachusetts Bay Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	53%
On-time graduation rate	17%

Located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.

Massachusetts 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 13-to-1, Massachusetts Bay Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Massachusetts Bay Community College is reported to be 17%, 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 Massachusetts Bay Community College is 53% , 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 Massachusetts Bay 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

$5,376

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts Bay 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

$10,320

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts 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.

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Massachusetts Bay Community College received on average $4,247 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.

$4,247

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	160	39%	$4,603	$736,437
Other Federal Grant	283	69%	$3,174	$898,231
State Grant/Scholarships	192	47%	$1,689	$324,383
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	32	8%	$1,339	$42,863
Total Grant & Scholarships	298	73%	$4,247	$1,265,477

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Bay Community College students is 17.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.0%.

17.4%

asian 20.8% 5 students
African American 7.6% 7 students
white 20.7% 50 students
unknown 20.0% 3 students
hispanic 17.7% 22 students
International Students 23.5% 4 students
Mixed Race 10.5% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Massachusetts Bay Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Massachusetts 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

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
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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