- Great Bay Community College is a public community college in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Highlights
Great Bay Community College serves 1,462 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,462 students
- In-state tuition: $7,104
- Out-state tuition: $15,264
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Great Bay Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
67 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Great Bay Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Great Bay Community College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 60% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,462 students
1,038 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
441 students
299 students
# Part-Time Students
1,021 students
785 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,462 students
1,038 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
441 students
299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,021 students
785 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
74%
70%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
35%
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
57%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,125
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$7,196
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Great Bay Community College cost?
Great Bay Community College's tuition is approximately $7,104 for In-State students and $15,264 for Out-State students.
In what neighborhood is Great Bay Community College located?
Great Bay Community College is located in the Pease neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH.
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