Great Bay Community College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state New Hampshire residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,262 students.
About This School
Great Bay Community College is a public institution located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with approximately 1,262 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,587 per year.
Great Bay Community College (GBCC) is a public community college in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The main campus is in the Pease International Tradeport area of Portsmouth and an additional campus is in Rochester.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs manageable — graduates leave with a median debt of just $7,466, which is impressively low and suggests most students aren't overextending financially. As a small community college with only 1,262 undergrads, you'll get a more personal experience than at larger state schools, and its location at Pease International Tradeport gives it practical ties to local employers. The net price of $18,587/year isn't rock-bottom for a community college, so make sure to apply for all available aid and compare it against other NH community college options before committing.
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Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,262 undergraduates).
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