Massasoit Community College
About Massasoit Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Massasoit Community College teaches in Brockton and across southeastern Massachusetts. The natural sciences and business are among its largest programs, and a fifth of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1966
Location
Brockton, Massachusetts
Students
4,235
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
19.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,376
Out-of-state: $10,320
Avg Net Price
$8,460
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,111
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
19.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
62.6%
Transfer Out
21%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
20%
$/Student
$6.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 19.4% graduation rate is below average, but 62.6% 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
$5,376
In-State
$10,320
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,440
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,904
After Financial Aid
$8,460
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,194
Receive Grants
28.3%
Take Loans
5.8%
Tuition is $5,376/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,460.
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 Massasoit Community College fund their education.
While in School
28.3%
Get Grants
Free money
5.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$27,061
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$106/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,000, 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 Massasoit Community College.
Gender
60.9%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,235
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
46.1%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
34.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 46.1% 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
4,235
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
Massasoit Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 69 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
69
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
78% / 22%
54
Men
15
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 Massasoit Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,111
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$29K
169 grads
1yr Earnings
Natural Sciences
$30K
81 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$38K
79 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
75 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
73 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
41 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $46K 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.