Massachusetts Bay Community College

Massachusetts Bay Community College Overview

Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Bay Community College was founded in 1961 and enrolls 4,368 undergrads and no graduate students.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 30, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Activities at Massachusetts Bay Community College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Massachusetts Bay Community College's theater groups.

Massachusetts Bay Community College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Massachusetts Bay Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Massachusetts Bay Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Massachusetts Bay Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$576
Out-of-State	$5,520

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Is Massachusetts Bay Community College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what Massachusetts Bay Community College offers and if the school seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Massachusetts Bay Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 57% of students who start at Massachusetts Bay Community College return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Massachusetts Bay Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

The average starting salary for recent Massachusetts Bay Community College grads is $40,000 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Massachusetts Bay Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Massachusetts Bay Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Massachusetts Bay Community College.

Based on this information, does Massachusetts Bay Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Massachusetts Bay Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Massachusetts Bay Community College Located?

Massachusetts Bay Community College is located in the suburban setting of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Boston.

If you want to see Massachusetts Bay Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Route 128 to Wellesley Hills, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Massachusetts Bay Community College and Wellesley Hills are like without leaving home.

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