Massachusetts Bay Community College
About Massachusetts Bay Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Massachusetts Bay Community College teaches in Wellesley Hills and Framingham, west of Boston. Business and nursing are its largest programs, and better than a quarter of its students move on to a four-year college.
Founded
1961
Location
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
Students
3,837
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
17.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,856
Out-of-state: $10,800
Avg Net Price
$7,169
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$52,654
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
17.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
55.9%
Transfer Out
26%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
25.9%
$/Student
$7.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 17.2% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,856
In-State
$10,800
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,185
After Financial Aid
$7,169
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,206
Receive Grants
25%
Take Loans
9.6%
Tuition is $5,856/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,169.
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 Massachusetts Bay Community College fund their education.
While in School
25%
Get Grants
Free money
9.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$26,617
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$69/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,500, 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 Massachusetts Bay Community College.
Gender
57.4%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,837
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
43.2%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
40.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 43.2% 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: Large
Campus Quick Facts
3,837
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Massachusetts Bay Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 56 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
56
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
66% / 34%
37
Men
19
Women
3
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Massachusetts Bay Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$52,654
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$38K
89 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$32K
49 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
31 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$45K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$44K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Social Sciences, General
—
22 grads
Graduates earn about $38K six years out, growing to $53K 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.