Newbury College (Closed 2020)

129 Fisher Ave
Brookline, MA 02445
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School Highlights

Newbury College served 636 students (91% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 52%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five years.
Newbury College(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges: Diverse FieldsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPublic
Total Faculty56 staff285 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Newbury College has declined by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Newbury College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment636 students2,446 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio11:110:1
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# Full-Time Students580 students1,218 students
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# Part-Time Students56 students1,228 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		322400
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% Asian
6%
5%
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% Hispanic
17%
20%
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% Black
34%
15%
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% White
38%
48%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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Diversity Score0.710.70
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,700$35,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $29,930 is more than the state average of $29,755. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$29,930$29,755
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates$27,000$13,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,750$5,500
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Acceptance Rate77%70%
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SAT Reading435490
SAT Math (Year 2013)440485
SAT Writing (Year 2013)435475
Source: 2018 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Newbury College is Roxbury Community College (2.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Roxbury Community College
    Public
    1,674 students | 2.40 Mi1234 Columbus Ave
    Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
    (617) 427-0060     2.401,674
  • Bay State College
    Bay State College Photo
    Private, for profit
    691 students | 3.80 Mi31 Saint James Avenue
    Boston, MA 02116
    (617) 217-9080     3.80691
  • Fisher College
    Private, non-profit
    1,628 students | 3.90 Mi118 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02116
    (617) 236-8800     3.901,628
  • Urban College of Boston
    Private not-for-profit
    768 students | 4.30 Mi2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02116
    (617) 449-7070     4.30768
  • New England College of Business and Finance
    Public
    1,237 students | 4.60 Mi10 High St Ste 204
    Boston, MA 02110
    (617) 951-2350     4.601,237
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