Quincy College
About Quincy College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Quincy College is owned by the city of Quincy, one of the very few community colleges in the country run by a municipality rather than a state. It sends better than a third of its students on to a four-year college, and nursing and criminal justice are among its largest programs.
Founded
1958
Location
Quincy, Massachusetts
Students
2,300
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
15.1%
Below national average
Tuition
$8,938
Per year
Avg Net Price
$17,126
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$52,506
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
15.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
60%
Transfer Out
35.1%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
85.4%
$/Student
$3.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 15.1% 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
$8,938
Annual Tuition
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
$22,528
After Financial Aid
$17,126
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$15,972
Receive Grants
33.1%
Take Loans
21.7%
Tuition is $8,938/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $17,126.
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 Quincy College fund their education.
While in School
33.1%
Get Grants
Free money
21.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,935
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$13,874
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$147/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $13,874, 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 Quincy College.
Gender
61%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,300
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48%
First-Gen
27 yrs
Avg Age
51.1%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 27, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 48% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 5.3% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
2,300
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
Quincy College fields 1 varsity team with 17 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
1
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
17
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
100% / 0%
17
Men
0
Women
1
Men's Teams
0
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Quincy Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$52,506
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$49K
47 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$57K
41 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
24 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
24 grads
Human Services, General
—
18 grads
Computer Science
—
16 grads
Graduates earn about $44K 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.