Massasoit Community College
Tel:
(508) 588-9100
- We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. We are dedicated to creating a challenging and supportive environment where the members of our community can attain their educational and personal goals. We encourage all to take responsibility for their learning, to discover their potential, and to achieve their ambitions.
School Highlights
Massasoit Community College serves 6,995 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Massasoit Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 293 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Massasoit Community College | (MA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 293 staff | 96 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Massasoit Community College is a comprehensive institution offering a full range of degree programs, transfer and support services-including an extensive Academic Resource Center, and credentialed certificates in a wide array of fields. With a Massasoit education you can be ready for immediate employment in the workforce or transfer to a four-year college. Massasoit Community College was founded in 1966, but its origin can be traced to a 1947 study by the State Board of Education which determined the need for a low tuition, state supported system. The study proposed that twelve community colleges be established, one of which would serve the Greater Brockton, South Shore area. In 1961, a proposal was brought before the Brockton School Committee, and after a feasibility study, announcement of such a college was made in 1965. In 1985, the Blue Hills Technical Institute, itself in existence since 1966, formally merged with Massasoit Community College, and is now the Canton campus. The Conference Center at Massasoit opened in 1997 offering 7200 square feet of meeting space for local businesses and other community organizations. Brockton Campus physical facilities include a 100 acre Brockton campus which offers students a Fine Arts building with two theaters, a T.V. studio and a radio station; a Field House which houses an olympic sized swimming pool, racketball courts and a weight room; modern classroom buildings and laboratory facilities; and an extensive library facility. Massasoit Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Massasoit Community College is Quincy College (11.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Quincy CollegePublic3,500 students | 11.60 Mi1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(800) 698-1700 11.603,500 - FINE Mortuary CollegePrivate for-profit101 students | 11.90 Mi150 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-000000 11.90101 - Laboure CollegePrivate not-for-profit845 students | 12.50 Mi303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 296-8300 12.50845 - 2,007 students | 17.60 Mi1234 Columbus Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 427-0060 17.602,007 - Newbury CollegePrivate not-for-profit636 students | 18.50 Mi129 Fisher Ave
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 730-7000 18.50636
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