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$7,200Tuition
1,262Students
30%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,397Earnings
#15 in New HampshirePublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,450
Average Net Price
$18,587
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,686
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,828
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$147/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
26.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $16,794
$30,001 – $48,000 $22,016
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,016
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,016
$110,001+ $22,016

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $18,587 per year after aid, though costs stay fairly flat across income brackets. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,794 annually, while those from higher-income households pay roughly $22,000 regardless of family earnings. Over two years, expect total costs between $33,600 and $44,000.

Great Bay keeps debt manageable for a community college. Graduates typically owe $13,828, translating to monthly payments of $147. With median earnings hitting $42,397 ten years out, that debt burden stays reasonable compared to four-year schools. Only 26% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or transfer before accumulating significant debt.

In-state students get the strongest value proposition here. With 92% of enrollment from New Hampshire, the college clearly serves its local community well. Students planning to transfer after completing prerequisites or career certificates find the most financial advantage.

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