Roxbury Community College

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

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	34%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, Roxbury 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 Roxbury 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.

Roxbury 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Roxbury Community College is reported to be 28%, 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 Roxbury Community College is 34% , 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 Roxbury 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

$5,784

Cost of attendance at Roxbury 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

$11,088

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

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Roxbury Community College received on average $5,428 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.

$5,428

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	69	69%	$4,223	$291,403
Other Federal Grant	69	69%	$4,355	$300,525
State Grant/Scholarships	68	68%	$1,248	$84,865
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	71	71%	$5,428	$385,390

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Roxbury 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 Roxbury Community College students is 27.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.3%.

27.7%

African American 31.3% 36 students
white 33.3% 4 students
unknown 18.8% 3 students
hispanic 21.7% 10 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Roxbury 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

Roxbury 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

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

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