Quincy College is a municipally affiliated, comprehensive community college addressing the educational, training and cultural needs of Greater Quincy and Plymouth, metropolitan Boston, and the South Shore of Massachusetts. The College is an open access institution which values achievement, diversity, economic opportunity, and life-long learning. Excellence in learning and teaching is emphasized in all college programs.
School Highlights
Quincy College serves 3,401 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 3,401 students
In-state tuition: $4,846
Out-state tuition: $4,846
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Quincy College has declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Quincy College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,401 students
2,446 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,241 students
1,218 students
# Part-Time Students
2,160 students
1,228 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
26%
15%
% White
48%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
College Completion Rate
16%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,000
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,846 is less than the state average of $6,343. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,846 is less than the state average of $10,767. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,846
$6,343
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,846
$10,767
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,250
$11,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
70%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
8
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Quincy College provides quality, affordable, community responsive
associate degree, non-credit and certificate programs. As a college
of the community, Quincy College is committed to the development of
partnerships with government, business, industry, schools and
community agencies to enhance educational opportunity, global
perspective, economic development, and the quality of life. The
Quincy campus is conveniently located in historic downtown Quincy,
Massachusetts. Quincy Campus offers numerous programs of study
awarding Associate degrees and certificates of completion in
Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood
Education, Fine Arts, Fire Science Technology, Human
Services/Social Work, Liberal Arts, Legal Studies and Nursing. In
addition to a high-quality education from top instructors, the
Quincy campus offers resources for our students including student
advising, student life services, a computer lab, photo and art
studios, Quincy College Anselmo Library, tutoring, a career center,
Charlie's Café, Quincy College Bookstore, and more. Quincy College
is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by
the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds
criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically
applied through peer review process.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Quincy College is Laboure College (2.9 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 3,401 students
In-state tuition: $4,846
Out-state tuition: $4,846
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
