Public Bachelor's Good 56/100

Quincy College

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Quincy, Massachusetts

About Quincy College

Quincy College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Quincy, Massachusetts. It enrolls 2,300 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Acceptance
Graduation
22%
Net Price
$17,126
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,506
Enrollment
2,300
Student : Faculty
18:1

Accreditor New England Commission on Higher Education
Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good
56/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 29
Value 46
Affordability 38
Selectivity

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Quincy College.

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Quincy College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $17,126 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price
$17,126
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
33%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
22%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees
$8,938
Room & Board (off-campus)
$15,913
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$4,079
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,528

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

  • Under $30,000
    $15,972
  • $30,001 – $48,000
    $15,564
  • $48,001 – $75,000
    $17,994
  • $75,001 – $110,000
    $20,958
  • Over $110,000
    $21,920

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,750
10% percentile
$3,650
25% percentile
$13,874
Median percentile
$15,146
75% percentile
$21,250
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $8,086 ↓ $5,788
No Pell $9,500 ↓ $4,374
Dependent students $7,500 ↓ $6,374
Independent students $9,500 ↓ $4,374
Female students $9,000 ↓ $4,874
Male students $8,000 ↓ $5,874
Pell recipients: 15.7% (2,175 students)No Pell: 18.4% (2,555 students)Dependent students: 14.5% (2,017 students)Independent students: 18.4% (2,555 students)Female students: 17.4% (2,421 students)Male students: 15.5% (2,152 students)Overall Median$13,874
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $7,500, less than completers ($13,874), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

22% of full-time students who enrolled at Quincy College graduate within six years, and 63% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate
22%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
63%
Returning for their second year
What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Quincy College earn a median of $52,506 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$52,506
Earning > $25K
74%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$42,000$45,000$48,000$51,000$54,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$44,000

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$50,100

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$39,500

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$48,700

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$57,800

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $6,100, about 12% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt 15.8 pts across 6 years
56.2%1yr62.1%3yr71.2%5yr72%7yr
What this signals: Strong. 72% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Quincy College is home to 2,300 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 48% are first-generation college students, 59% study part-time.

Total Enrolled
2,300
Part-Time
59%
First-Generation
48%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
White 41.2% 947
Black 24.1% 555
Hispanic 10.5% 241
Asian 6.2% 143
International 5.3% 122
Other 3.6% 83
White: 41.2% (947 students)Black: 24.1% (555 students)Hispanic: 10.5% (241 students)Asian: 6.2% (143 students)International: 5.3% (122 students)Other: 3.6% (83 students)Total2,300

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Quincy College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Large Suburb Quincy, Massachusetts
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
51% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NCAA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Quincy College offers a varied set of programs: 22 distinct programs across 10 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

8 Programs
3 Programs
1 Program
1 Program
  • Human $49K ($35K–$63K)
1 Program
2 Programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Quincy College is 18:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty
18:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Instruction / Student
$4,112
Annual instructional spending per enrolled student
Avg Faculty Salary
$80,200
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

31 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Full Professors 18 58% $87,865
Associate Professors 2 6% $69,581
Assistant Professors 5 16% $72,366
Instructors 6 19% $67,276

Pros & Cons of Quincy College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Quincy College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS
  • Below-average net price
  • Solid post-graduation earnings
  • First-gen-friendly student body
  • Flexible part-time enrollment options
CONS
  • Class sizes are on the higher side
  • Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
  • First-year retention is below typical
  • No graduate programs offered at this institution
  • Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel
Best for: Based on the data, Quincy College is a fit for working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quincy College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Quincy College.

How much does Quincy College cost?
The average net price after aid at Quincy College is $17,126 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is Quincy College worth it?
Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $52,506 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $17,126 per year. That's roughly 3.1x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
What is Quincy College known for?
Quincy College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Nursing. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
What do Quincy College graduates earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entering Quincy College are $52,506, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.
Is Quincy College accredited?
Yes. Quincy College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Quincy College?
Quincy College enrolls 2,300 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.
What is the graduation rate at Quincy College?
Quincy College graduates 22% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
Is Quincy College a public or private college?
Quincy College is a Public institution.
Where is Quincy College located?
Quincy College is located in Quincy, Massachusetts.
What programs does Quincy College offer?
Quincy College offers 22 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Nursing.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Quincy College?
The student-to-faculty ratio at Quincy College is 18:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

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