Quincy College
School Notes Overview:
Quincy College is a municipally affiliated, comprehensive community college addressing the educational, training and cultural needs of Greater Quincy and Plymouth, metropolitan Boston, and the South Shore of Massachusetts. The College is an open access institution which values achievement, diversity, economic opportunity, and life-long learning. Excellence in learning and teaching is emphasized in all college programs....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Norfolk County, MA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,262 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,539 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,801 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 39% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 26% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $4,839 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 11% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $636 | $1,273 |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $453 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 28% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,340 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Quincy College provides quality, affordable, community responsive associate degree, non-credit and certificate programs. As a college of the community, Quincy College is committed to the development of partnerships with government, business, industry, schools and community agencies to enhance educational opportunity, global perspective, economic development, and the quality of life.
- The Quincy campus is conveniently located in historic downtown Quincy, Massachusetts. Quincy Campus offers numerous programs of study awarding Associate degrees and certificates of completion in Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Fire Science Technology, Human Services/Social Work, Liberal Arts, Legal Studies and Nursing.
- In addition to a high-quality education from top instructors, the Quincy campus offers resources for our students including student advising, student life services, a computer lab, photo and art studios, Quincy College Anselmo Library, tutoring, a career center, Charlie's Café, Quincy College Bookstore, and more.
- Quincy College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through peer review process.
In the News:
- Danielle K. Collins (Boston Herald)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 05:07:43 am
Danielle K. Collins of Quincy, a pre-school employee, died unexpectedly Sunday. She was 22. Born in Quincy, Ms. Collins lived in Quincy all her life. She graduated... - U.S. Marines Celebrate The Fire In Afghanistan (OurSports Central)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 06:01:58 pm
Soldiers deployed to foreign locations are urged to pack only essential items and leave non-essential items at home. So how did Capt. Michael McAlinden of the U.S. Marine Corps end up with a Chicago Fire flag while serving in Afghanistan? - Community colleges: credit where it is due (Boston Globe)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 02:48:03 am
As classes changed one recent weekday morning at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, the line of cars leaving the campus stretched more than a mile back from the lights on Route 27. - Group asking Quincyans to step forward if they were abused by Catholic priest who once worked at QU (Quincy Herald-Whig)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:40:34 am
Judy Block Jones was in Quincy to make a plea on two fronts. Jones was urging past victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests to come forward. - Selectmen candidates queuing up (Old Colony Memorial & Plymouth Bulletin)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 10:13:11 am
It may still be fall, but a three-way race for two seats on the board of selectmen is already on the map for May.
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Near By Schools:
- Laboure College - 573 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- Roxbury Community College - 2,329 students - 7.3 mi. away - view location
- Urban College Of Boston - 670 students - 7.7 mi. away - view location
- Bay State College - 778 students - 7.9 mi. away - view location
- Gibbs College-boston - 520 students - 7.9 mi. away - view location
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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