School Highlights
Great Bay Community College serves 1,565 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the state average of 16%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,565 students
- In-state tuition: $7,104
- Out-state tuition: $15,264
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 155 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Great Bay Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Great Bay Community College diversity score of 0.29 is equal to the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,565 students
1,352 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
458 students
455 students
# Part-Time Students
1,107 students
897 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
458 students
455 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,107 students
567 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
84%
84%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.29
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
34%
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
78%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,125
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$7,196
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Great Bay Community College is York County Community College (19.3 miles away)
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