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Quincy College

Quincy, MA·Public·2,126 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 2,126 students.

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2,126
Students
$14,317
Net Price
17%
Grad Rate
$45,600
Earnings
10 yr
$8,300
Debt

About This School

Quincy College is a public institution located in Quincy, Massachusetts with approximately 2,126 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,317 per year. The graduation rate is 17%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Quincy College (QC) is a public community college in Quincy, Massachusetts. It is an open admission school that offers associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and certificate programs. It was founded in 1958 and enrolls approximately 3,500 students at campuses in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $8,300 median debt and $14,317 average net price make this one of the more affordable paths to a degree, and an 88% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel supported enough to return. However, the 17% graduation rate is a serious concern — most students who start here don't finish — so before enrolling, it's worth asking hard questions about what's getting in the way and whether those barriers apply to your situation. Worth considering if you need a low-cost, open-admission option close to home, but go in with a clear plan and strong intention to complete.

Founded
1958
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions32%
Business & Marketing17%
Computer Science7%
Biological Sciences5%
Education3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,536
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,536
Avg Net Price
$14,317
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$8,300

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
17%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
88%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,300
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,300
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$40,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

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

Student Body

White43%
Black22%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,126 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Quincy College

1250 Hancock Street

Quincy, MA 02169

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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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