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Great Bay Community College

320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Tel: (603) 427-7600

www.greatbay.edu

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School Highlights

Great Bay Community College serves 1,565 students (29% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 15%.

Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 1,565 students
In-state tuition: $7,104
Out-state tuition: $15,264
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 16%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 155 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Great Bay Community College

(NH) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

155 staff

145 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Great Bay Community College has declined by 7% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.

The Great Bay Community College diversity score of 0.27 is equal to the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,565 students

1,352 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

458 students

455 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,107 students

897 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

130 students

229 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

458 students

455 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,107 students

567 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

112 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

84%

85%

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% Two or more races

% Unknown races

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0.27

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

30%

34%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2008)

$41,900

$40,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,104 is more than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $15,264 is more than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$7,104

$6,952

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$15,264

$15,095

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

78%

82%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$14,125

$14,250

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

$7,196

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Great Bay Community College cost?

Great Bay Community College's tuition is approximately $7,104 for In-State students and $15,264 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 1,565 students
In-state tuition: $7,104
Out-state tuition: $15,264
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 16%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Hampshire public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Hampshire community colleges have a of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is Manchester Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.