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Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, NH·Public·1,262 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

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.

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1,262
Students
$18,587
Net Price
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Earnings
10 yr
$7,466
Debt

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.

Founded
1945
Setting
Small suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions19%
Business & Marketing17%
Computer Science9%
Education6%
Psychology4%
Biological Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Engineering2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,450
Avg Net Price
$18,587
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$7,466

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
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after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,466
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,466
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,262 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Great Bay Community College

320 Corporate Drive

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2879

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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