Great Bay Community College
About Great Bay Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Great Bay Community College teaches in Portsmouth, on the New Hampshire seacoast. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and a fifth of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1945
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Students
1,259
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$7,200
Out-of-state: $15,450
Avg Net Price
$15,768
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,397
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66%
Transfer Out
21%
Teaching Quality
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
22.1%
$/Student
$5.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 33.5% graduation rate is below average, but 66% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$7,200
In-State
$15,450
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,963
After Financial Aid
$15,768
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$13,237
Receive Grants
25.8%
Take Loans
23.5%
Tuition is $7,200/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $15,768.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Great Bay Community College fund their education.
While in School
25.8%
Get Grants
Free money
23.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$35,818
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$13,828
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$147/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $13,828, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Great Bay Community College.
Gender
59.6%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,259
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
34.6%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
34.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 34.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Small
Campus Quick Facts
1,259
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Great Bay Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 55 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
USCAA
United States Collegiate Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
55
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
65% / 35%
36
Men
19
Women
4
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Great Bay Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,397
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$74K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$51K
34 grads
4yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$35K
31 grads
1yr Earnings
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
$37K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
11 grads
Education, General
—
10 grads
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.