Great Bay Community College

320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Tel: (603) 427-7600
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School Highlights

Great Bay Community College serves 1,887 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 26%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Great Bay Community College(NH) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty114 staff114 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Great Bay Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Great Bay Community College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 102% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,887 students1,626 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:114:1
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# Full-Time Students598 students497 students
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# Part-Time Students1,289 students1,129 students
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
4%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
78%
74%
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% Hawaiian
1%
2%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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% Non Resident races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
11%
14%
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Diversity Score0.380.43
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College Completion Rate
16%
26%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$41,900$40,500

Finances and Admission

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 Aid69%70%
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Median Debt for Graduates$14,250$12,116
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$7,920
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Great Bay Community College is York County Community College (19.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • York County Community College
    Public
    1,632 students | 19.30 Mi112 College Drive
    Wells,  ME  04090
    (207) 646-9282     19.301,632
  • Northern Essex Community College
    Public
    5,233 students | 22.80 Mi100 Elliott Street
    Haverhill,  MA  01830
    (978) 556-3000     22.805,233
  • North Shore Community College
    Public
    5,763 students | 34.40 Mi1 Ferncroft Rd
    Danvers,  MA  01923
    (978) 762-00000000     34.405,763
  • Manchester Community College
    Public
    2,574 students | 34.80 Mi1066 Front St
    Manchester,  NH  03102
    (603) 206-8000     34.802,574
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College
    NHTI-Concord's Community College Photo - NHTI's Student Center, Wellness Center and Library, on the Quad
    Public
    3,478 students | 38.40 Mi31 College Drive
    Concord,  NH  03301
    (603) 271-6484     38.403,478
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,887 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,104
  • Out-state tuition: $15,264
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
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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 diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is NHTI-Concord's Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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