Massachusetts Bay Community College
Massachusetts Bay Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wellesley Hills, MA. Massachusetts Bay Community College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Massachusetts Bay Community College is $5,856 for Massachusetts residents and $10,800 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.27% from last year at Massachusetts Bay CC.
- Total 4,578 students have enrolled in Massachusetts Bay CC and, of that, 1,433 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Massachusetts Bay CC offers 66 programs and 20 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Massachusetts Bay CC is 17% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Massachusetts Bay Community College is $5,856 for Massachusetts residents and $10,800 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.27% from 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 | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,376 | $10,320 |
| 2022 | $5,376 | $10,320 |
| 2023 | $5,376 | $10,320 |
| 2024 | $5,616 | $10,560 |
| 2025 | $5,856 | $10,800 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Massachusetts Bay Community College offers 66 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Massachusetts 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 | 35 | 10 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 66 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 14 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 11 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 55 |
| Business Administration and Management | 49 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 34 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 31 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 24 |
Student Population
Total 4,578 students have enrolled to Massachusetts Bay Community College. By gender, there are 1,942 male and 2,636 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.74 to 1.
Massachusetts Bay Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,433 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 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Asian | 239 | 103 | 136 |
| Black or African American | 700 | 280 | 420 |
| Hispanic | 1,173 | 405 | 768 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| White | 1,862 | 912 | 950 |
| Two or More Races | 130 | 56 | 74 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 315 | 134 | 181 |
| Total | 4,578 | 1,942 | 2,636 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Massachusetts Bay Community College is 17% and the transfer-out rate is 26%. The average financial aid amount is $4,968 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 17% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Retention Rate | 56% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,968 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 73 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 263 |