- Fully Accredited Associates Degree in Funeral Services
School Highlights
FINE Mortuary College serves 102 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Private-state tuition: $19,980
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
FINE Mortuary College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
FINE Mortuary College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
10 staff
290 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of FINE Mortuary College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The FINE Mortuary College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 75% over five years.
Total Enrollment
102 students
2,012 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
18 students
903 students
# Part-Time Students
84 students
1,109 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
75 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
903 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
84 students
1,059 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
105 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
5%
% Asian
7%
14%
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
5%
19%
% White
19%
5%
% Hawaiian
65%
47%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
0.2182%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5056%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $19,980 is less than the state average of $30,266. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,980
$30,266
Tuition Notes
Includes all books a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$30,932
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
77%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Come to each class only one time per week (Many Students need to be at FINE only one day a week)
- Textbooks and course materials are included in tuition
- Many classes are offered each term
- Many students already working in the funeral profession
- Many Funeral Directors/Embalmers on faculty and staf
- f Excellent Clinical Cooperative Program in Funeral Homes
- No hidden fees for parking, labs, class, library etc.
- Classes meet Monday-Thursday in the morning, afternoon and evening
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does FINE Mortuary College cost?
FINE Mortuary College's private state tuition is approximately $19,980.
What is the acceptance rate of FINE Mortuary College?
The acceptance rate of FINE Mortuary College is 77%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is FINE Mortuary College's ranking?
FINE Mortuary College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to FINE Mortuary College is Laboure College of Healthcare (8.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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Private not-for-profit
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 296-8300
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 296-8300
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| 1,038 students
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(781) 239-3000
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