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Best Massachusetts Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 29 community colleges serving 108,929 students in Massachusetts (16 public colleges and 13 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Massachusetts is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,266 per year (view national tuition costs).
The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 57%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(MA) School Average
Asian
6%
Hispanic
21%
Black
15%
White
43%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
9%
Massachusetts All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Massachusetts Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
FINE Mortuary College
Private for-profit
150 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-1211
| 215 students
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
170 Governors Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 306-6600
| 278 students
National Aviation Academy of New England
Private for-profit
130 Baker Ave Extension
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 274-8448
| 235 students
North Bennet Street School
Private not-for-profit
150 North Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 227-0155
| 141 students
53 Adams Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 941-7040
| 170 students
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Private not-for-profit
84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
| 317 students
Bay Path University
Private not-for-profit
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-1000
| 3,680 students
Bay State College
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Private for-profit
31 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 217-9000
| 346 students
Berkshire Community College
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Public
1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-4660
| 1,842 students
Bristol Community College
Public
777 Elsbree St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 357-2811
| 8,143 students
Bunker Hill Community College
Public
250 New Rutherford Ave
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 228-2000
| 12,494 students
Cape Cod Community College
Public
2240 Iyannough Rd
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-2131
| 3,490 students
Dean College
Private not-for-profit
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-1900
| 1,345 students
Fisher College
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Private not-for-profit
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-8800
| 2,478 students
Greenfield Community College
Public
One College Dr
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-1000
| 1,920 students
Holyoke Community College
Public
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2000
| 4,737 students
Laboure College of Healthcare
Private not-for-profit
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 322-3500
| 1,829 students
Lasell University
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Private not-for-profit
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
(617) 243-2000
| 1,933 students
50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000
| 6,161 students
Massasoit Community College
Public
One Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-9100
| 7,395 students
Middlesex Community College
Public
591 Springs Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
(800) 818-3434
| 11,111 students
444 Green St
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-6600
| 3,915 students
North Shore Community College
Public
1 Ferncroft Rd
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 762-4000
| 7,143 students
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 556-3000
| 5,808 students
Quincy College
Public
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-1700
| 4,377 students
Quinsigamond Community College
Public
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-2300
| 8,733 students
Roxbury Community College
Public
1234 Columbus Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 427-0060
| 2,106 students
1 Armory Sq
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 781-7822
| 5,395 students
Urban College of Boston
Private not-for-profit
2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 449-7070
| 1,192 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Massachusetts

Community Colleges in Massachusetts (Closed)

School
Location
Students
Becker College (Closed 2024)
Private not-for-profit
61 Sever St
Worcester, MA 01609
(877) 523-2537
| 1,675 students
333 Providence Highway, Rte 1
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 278-7200
| 455 students
200 Ballardvale Street, Building 1, Suite 200
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 658-2636
| 347 students
215 First St
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 218-8000
| 474 students
777 Dedham Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-4500
| 1,320 students
10 Brookline Place West
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 739-1700
| 555 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Massachusetts?
There are 29 community colleges serving 108,929 students in Massachusetts.
How much do community colleges cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition for community colleges in Massachusetts is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,266.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Massachusetts?
What is community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts?
The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Massachusetts?
Community colleges in Massachusetts have a diversity score of 0.74, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Massachusetts?
Community colleges in Massachusetts have approximately 57% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.

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