School Highlights
Great Bay Community College serves 1,544 students (30% 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,544 students
- In-state tuition: $7,104
- Out-state tuition: $15,264
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 155 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Great Bay Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
155 staff
145 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Great Bay Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Great Bay Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 45% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,544 students
821 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
464 students
201 students
# Part-Time Students
1,080 students
620 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
464 students
201 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,080 students
620 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
4%
5%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
68%
65%
% Two or more races
22%
23%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2843%
0.3037%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2008)
$41,900
$40,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,104 is more than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,264 is more than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,104
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,264
$15,095
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,125
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$7,196
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Great Bay Community College cost?
Great Bay Community College's tuition is approximately $7,104 for In-State students and $15,264 for Out-State students.
In what neighborhood is Great Bay Community College located?
Great Bay Community College is located in the Pease neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH.
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