Great Bay Community College

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Also known as: Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, NH
(603) 427-7600
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What Are the Key Stats for Great Bay Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$7,200

Total Enrollment

1,462

Graduation Rate

33.5%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

331

Last reported year

How Great Bay Community College Compares

1,462 students places Great Bay Community College squarely in the typical trade-college range. $7,200 tuition and $15,513 net price after aid Graduation runs at 34% and retention at 66%. Use these as a baseline against peer institutions — the school sits in normal trade-college territory across most dimensions.

Where is Great Bay Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Great Bay Community College

47 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 52.0201
39 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 51.3801
28 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 48.0508
23 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 01.8301
23 graduates Class of 2024 CIP 24.0101

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Great Bay Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

In the Medical Assistant Training Certificate Program (NCHC 140G ) program at Great Bay Community College, 71% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 81% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,766 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Medical Assistant Training Certificate Program (NCHC 140G )81%71%67%$9,766
Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Certificate Program36%79%67%$10,290
Early Childhood Education - Certificate Program17%83%53%$7,039
Automotive Technology Certificate57%57%$4,535
Microsoft Office Excel Level 2 - Intermediate Excel Objectives100%

All 6 verified program outcomes for Great Bay Community College →

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Great Bay Community College

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Enrollment

Great Bay Community College enrolls 1,462 students. The student body is 60% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 66% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Great Bay Community College maintains a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing exceptional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a good 66% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. Students demonstrate high academic engagement with strong commitment to their educational programs.

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Faculty & Staff

Great Bay Community College employs 31 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides excellent opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 100% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Great Bay Community College offers programs in 20 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Welding Technology/Welder. In 2024, the college awarded 331 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Great Bay Community College is $7,200 for in-state students and $15,450 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $15,513. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Great Bay Community College achieves a 35.6% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 35.8% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH, 03801-2879
Administrator
Dr. Cheryl Lesser
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $7,200
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $15,450
Average Net Price $15,513

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00258300
EIN: 900531902
IPEDS ID: 183150
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