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Best Boston Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 16,651 students in Boston, Massachusetts.
The top ranked community college in Boston, MA is North Bennet Street School.
Boston community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 19:1.

Top Ranked Boston, MA Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
North Bennet Street School
Private not-for-profit
150 North Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 227-0155
| 141 students
Bay State College
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Private for-profit
31 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 217-9000
| 346 students
Bunker Hill Community College
Public
250 New Rutherford Ave
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 228-2000
| 12,494 students
Fisher College
Fisher College Photo - Located in the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood, Fisher College provides students a unique learning experience. From internships on Newbury Street to experiential learning in our brand new biology lab, students graduate Fisher with a resume ready to hit the ground running. We are Fisher College - it's nice to meet you!
Private not-for-profit
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-8800
| 2,478 students
Urban College of Boston
Private not-for-profit
2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 449-7070
| 1,192 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Boston, MA?
There are 5 community colleges serving 16,651 students in Boston, MA.
What is community college diversity score in Boston, MA?
Community colleges in Boston have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Boston, MA?
Community colleges in Boston, MA have approximately 83% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic and Black.

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