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 4,377 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 4,377 students
In-state tuition: $4,846
Out-state tuition: $4,846
Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
Minority enrollment: 55%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Quincy College has grown by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Quincy College diversity score of 0.74 is equal to the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,377 students
2,106 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,070 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
3,307 students
1,619 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
437 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,070 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
99 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,307 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
45%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1369%
0.2128%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.159%
0.4706%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,000
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,846 is more than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,846 is less than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,846
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,846
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
61%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Quincy College cost?
Quincy College's tuition is approximately $4,846 for In-State students and $4,846 for Out-State students.
What is Quincy College's ranking?
Quincy College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Least expensive tuition.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 4,377 students
In-state tuition: $4,846
Out-state tuition: $4,846
Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
Minority enrollment: 55%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
