Founded in 1961, MassBay is one of 15 accredited Community Colleges within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Public Higher Education System. Our goal is to prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution, enter the job market in high demand fields, retrain you for new job opportunities and provide exciting lifelong learning selections.
School Highlights
Massachusetts Bay Community College serves 3,423 students (33% 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 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,423 students
In-state tuition: $4,176
Out-state tuition: $9,120
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Massachusetts Bay Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Massachusetts Bay Community College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,423 students
2,012 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
1,136 students
903 students
# Part-Time Students
2,287 students
1,109 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
270 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,136 students
903 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,287 students
1,059 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
105 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
5%
% Asian
13%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
18%
19%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
50%
47%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1742%
0.2182%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,200
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,176 is less than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,120 is less than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,176
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,120
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,696
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,608
$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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay) is an accredited
two-year public college with campuses in Wellesley and Framingham,
and a Technology Center in Ashland. Earn your Associate Degree,
Certificate, or choose non-credit professional and continuing
education programs. We feature small class sizes for more
personalized attention and an individualized learning environment
and a dedicated team of professors focused on helping each of their
students succeed and accomplish their educational goals. Many of
our professors teach at other prestigious Boston-area institutions,
have published works in their particular field, or have won awards
for their accomplishments. Centers of Excellence that allow you to
study and interact among peers with similar career goals.
Resources, like part-time, evening, Saturday and online classes, to
make it easier for you to fit college into your lifestyle. We
provide quality career programs for immediate employment and
programs paralleling the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree.
MassBay offers a diverse course selection in the Liberal Arts,
Science and Engineering, Computers, and Health Sciences programs of
study. Student Activities are the other side of college life, the
extracurricular activities outside of the classroom. In addition to
attending and participating in events, you can join a club or
organization that plans the events or run for an elected position
and tackle some campus issues. Student clubs at Mass Bay include
everything from Student Government, to cultural groups to honorary
societies and academic groups. Taking a leadership role in any of
these groups offers you the opportunity to learn many skills. You
can learn how to budget money, implement and evaluate projects and
programs, manage and resolve conflict, communicate publicly,
develop critical thinking skills, improve interpersonal skills,
develop an ability to work in groups of diverse individuals,
reflect on your professional abilities, understand community
responsibility and most importantly, have FUN!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Massachusetts Bay Community College cost?
Massachusetts Bay Community College's tuition is approximately $4,176 for In-State students and $9,120 for Out-State students.
What is Massachusetts Bay Community College's ranking?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,423 students
In-state tuition: $4,176
Out-state tuition: $9,120
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
