Great Bay Community College
School Highlights
Great Bay Community College serves 1,695 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,695 students
- In-state tuition: $7,104
- Out-state tuition: $15,264
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 155 teachers has grown by 115% over five years.
Great Bay Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
155 staff
145 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Great Bay Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Great Bay Community College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,695 students
1,516 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
578 students
515 students
# Part-Time Students
1,117 students
1,001 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
380 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
81%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.39
College Completion Rate
27%
27%
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,264
$15,095
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,750
$7,228
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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