Mount Wachusett Community College Photo - MWCC's Gardner campus at night.

Best Massachusetts Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 community colleges serving 89,653 students in Massachusetts (16 public colleges and 13 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Massachusetts is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,006 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Massachusetts include Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, FINE Mortuary College, and Holyoke Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 58%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 27:1.

Top-Ranked Massachusetts Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
53 Adams Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 941-7040
Enrollment: 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 34% Minority enrollment: 48%
FINE Mortuary College
Private for-profit
150 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-1211
Enrollment: 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Acceptance rate: 77% Private-state tuition: $19,980 Minority enrollment: 30%
Holyoke Community College
Public
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2000
Enrollment: 4,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $3,838 Out-state tuition: $8,782 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
170 Governors Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 306-6600
Enrollment: 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $25,120 Minority enrollment: 65%
Quincy College
Public
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-1700
Enrollment: 3,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 In-state tuition: $4,846 Out-state tuition: $4,846 Minority enrollment: 56%
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Private not-for-profit
84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Enrollment: 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Private-state tuition: $48,551 Minority enrollment: 55%
Bay Path University
Private not-for-profit
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-1000
Enrollment: 2,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 85% Private-state tuition: $30,859 Minority enrollment: 49%
Bay State College
Bay State College Photo
Private for-profit
31 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 217-9000
Enrollment: 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Private-state tuition: $28,500 Minority enrollment: 95%
Berkshire Community College
Berkshire Community College Photo
Public
1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-4660
Enrollment: 1,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $4,658 Out-state tuition: $10,274 Minority enrollment: 32%
Bristol Community College
Public
777 Elsbree St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 357-2811
Enrollment: 6,950 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $4,178 Out-state tuition: $9,122 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bunker Hill Community College
Public
250 New Rutherford Ave
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 228-2000
Enrollment: 9,876 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $3,384 Out-state tuition: $8,328 Minority enrollment: 82%
Cape Cod Community College
Public
2240 Iyannough Rd
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-2131
Enrollment: 3,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $4,212 Out-state tuition: $9,136 Minority enrollment: 36%
Dean College
Private not-for-profit
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-1900
Enrollment: 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 74% Private-state tuition: $40,414 Minority enrollment: 40%
Fisher College
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Private not-for-profit
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-8800
Enrollment: 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 71% Private-state tuition: $35,013 Minority enrollment: 85%
Greenfield Community College
Public
One College Dr
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-1000
Enrollment: 1,689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $4,958 Out-state tuition: $11,078 Minority enrollment: 32%
Laboure College of Healthcare
Private not-for-profit
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 322-3500
Enrollment: 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Private-state tuition: $33,507 Minority enrollment: 70%
Lasell University
Lasell University Photo
Private not-for-profit
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
(617) 243-2000
Enrollment: 1,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 81% Private-state tuition: $31,000 Minority enrollment: 42%
50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000
Enrollment: 4,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $4,176 Out-state tuition: $9,120 Minority enrollment: 58%
Massasoit Community College
Public
One Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-9100
Enrollment: 5,574 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $9,240 Minority enrollment: 60%
Middlesex Community College
Public
591 Springs Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
(800) 818-3434
Enrollment: 9,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 In-state tuition: $4,394 Out-state tuition: $9,338 Minority enrollment: 52%
Mount Wachusett Community College
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Public
444 Green St
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-6600
Enrollment: 3,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $5,068 Out-state tuition: $9,988 Minority enrollment: 44%
National Aviation Academy of New England
Private for-profit
130 Baker Ave Extension
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 274-8448
Enrollment: 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
North Bennet Street School
Private not-for-profit
150 North Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 227-0155
Enrollment: 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
North Shore Community College
Public
1 Ferncroft Rd
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 762-4000
Enrollment: 5,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $10,137 Minority enrollment: 62%
Northern Essex Community College
Public
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 556-3000
Enrollment: 4,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $4,320 Out-state tuition: $10,104 Minority enrollment: 62%
Quinsigamond Community College
Public
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-2300
Enrollment: 7,811 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,094 Out-state tuition: $10,038 Minority enrollment: 56%
Roxbury Community College
Public
1234 Columbus Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(857) 701-1200
Enrollment: 2,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 91% In-state tuition: $3,962 Out-state tuition: $9,266 Minority enrollment: 94%
1 Armory Sq
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 781-7822
Enrollment: 5,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $5,106 Out-state tuition: $11,616 Minority enrollment: 66%
Urban College of Boston
Private not-for-profit
2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 449-7070
Enrollment: 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Private-state tuition: $7,114 Minority enrollment: 95%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Massachusetts

Community Colleges in Massachusetts (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Becker College (Closed 2024)
Private not-for-profit
61 Sever St
Worcester, MA 01609
(877) 523-2537
Enrollment: 1,675 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 83% Private-state tuition: $32,870 Minority enrollment: 25%
333 Providence Highway, Rte 1
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 278-7200
Enrollment: 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 92% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 42%
200 Ballardvale Street, Building 1, Suite 200
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 658-2636
Enrollment: 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 43%
215 First St
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 218-8000
Enrollment: 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Private-state tuition: $15,102 Minority enrollment: 62%
777 Dedham Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-4500
Enrollment: 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 68% Private-state tuition: $30,447 Minority enrollment: 33%
10 Brookline Place West
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 739-1700
Enrollment: 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $18,760 Out-state tuition: $18,760 Minority enrollment: 65%

Overview

This State (MA)
Total Faculty
92 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4

Student Body

Total Enrollment
2,305 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
# Full-Time Students
952 students
# Part-Time Students
1,353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
277 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
819 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,353 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
303 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
6%
% Hispanic
23%
% Black
15%
% White
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
9%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,401
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,006
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,624
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,555
SAT Reading
540
SAT Math
535
SAT Writing
480
ACT Total Avg.
21
ACT Composite
21
ACT English
27
ACT Math
25
ACT Writing
10

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Massachusetts?
There are 29 community colleges serving 89,653 students in Massachusetts.
How much do community colleges cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition for community colleges in Massachusetts is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,006.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked community colleges in Massachusetts include Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, FINE Mortuary College, and Holyoke Community College.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts?
The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Massachusetts?
Community colleges in Massachusetts have approximately 58% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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