Great Bay Community College
Great Bay Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Portsmouth, NH. Great Bay Community College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Great Bay Community College is $7,200 for New Hampshire residents and $15,450 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Great Bay CC.
- Total 1,462 students have enrolled in Great Bay CC and, of that, 230 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Great Bay CC offers 40 programs.
- The graduation rate of Great Bay CC is 34% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Great Bay Community College is $7,200 for New Hampshire residents and $15,450 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | New Hampshire Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,200 | $15,450 |
| 2022 | $7,200 | $15,450 |
| 2023 | $7,200 | $15,450 |
| 2024 | $7,200 | $15,450 |
| 2025 | $7,200 | $15,450 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Great Bay Community College offers 45 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Great Bay Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 27 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 |
| Business Administration and Management | 34 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 29 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 20 |
| Psychology | 11 |
Student Population
Total 1,462 students have enrolled to Great Bay Community College. By gender, there are 585 male and 877 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.67 to 1.
Great Bay Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 230 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Asian | 64 | 27 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 46 | 80 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 1,069 | 418 | 651 |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 22 | 26 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 106 | 44 | 62 |
| Total | 1,462 | 585 | 877 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Great Bay Community College is 34% and the transfer-out rate is 23%. The average financial aid amount is $6,400 and 43% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Retention Rate | 66% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,400 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 33 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 82 |