FINE Mortuary College

150 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Fully Accredited Associates Degree in Funeral Services

School Highlights

FINE Mortuary College serves 185 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,980
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
  • 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 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
FINE Mortuary College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1996
Total Faculty
7 staff
102 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of FINE Mortuary College has grown by 85% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The FINE Mortuary College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
185 students
2,627 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
27 students
988 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
158 students
1,639 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
27 students
885 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
158 students
1,925 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
23%
% Black
6%
15%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
70%
42%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.74

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
22%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $19,980 is less than the state average of $30,173. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,980
$30,173
Tuition Notes
Includes all books a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$30,932
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
77%
76%
Source: 2025 (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 76%.
What is FINE Mortuary College's ranking?
FINE Mortuary College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,980
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

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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