FINE Mortuary College

150 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Fully Accredited Associates Degree in Funeral Services

School Highlights

FINE Mortuary College serves 215 students (5% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,980
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 27%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

FINE Mortuary College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
FINE Mortuary College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
10 staff
290 staff
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School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of FINE Mortuary College has grown by 114% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The FINE Mortuary College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 49% over five years.
Total Enrollment
215 students
2,687 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
10 students
1,039 students
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# Part-Time Students
205 students
1,648 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
215 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
839 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
205 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
12%
21%
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% Black
5%
15%
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% White
73%
43%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
9%
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Diversity Score
0.45
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
0.2128%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4472%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $19,980 is less than the state average of $30,006. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,980
$30,006
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Tuition Notes
Includes all books a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$30,932
$11,249
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
77%
75%
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SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Come to each class only one time per week (Many Students need to be at FINE only one day a week)
  • Textbooks and course materials are included in tuition
  • Many classes are offered each term
  • Many students already working in the funeral profession
  • Many Funeral Directors/Embalmers on faculty and staf
  • f Excellent Clinical Cooperative Program in Funeral Homes
  • No hidden fees for parking, labs, class, library etc.
  • Classes meet Monday-Thursday in the morning, afternoon and evening

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does FINE Mortuary College cost?
FINE Mortuary College's private state tuition is approximately $19,980.
What is the acceptance rate of FINE Mortuary College?
The acceptance rate of FINE Mortuary College is 77%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is FINE Mortuary College's ranking?
FINE Mortuary College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,980
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 27%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Norfolk County, MA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Norfolk County, MA is Massachusetts Bay Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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