Cambridge College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Cambridge College is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, enrolling about 532 students. Cambridge College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $18,378 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,998 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,378
- 2024 Average Net Price: $31,072 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 532 21.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 11.11%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 50.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 0.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,064
- Room & Board: $12,000 annual estimate
Cambridge College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cambridge College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cambridge College?
Cambridge College is located in Boston, MA (ZIP 02129).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Cambridge College public or private?
Cambridge College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Cambridge College cost?
Published tuition: $18,378.
Average net price after aid: $31,072.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $31,072 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $73,512.
How big is Cambridge College?
Total enrollment: 532 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,064 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,189 students.
About 21% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cambridge College?
150%-time completion rate: 11.11%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Cambridge College earn?
Median earnings: $49,215 six years after entry; $45,998 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,791.
29.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cambridge College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (139 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (127 completions)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (45 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (43 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (31 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (29 completions)
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist (26 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (25 completions)
- Education, General (24 completions)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cambridge College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 11.11%; median earnings $45,998 at 10 years; net price $31,072. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$18,378
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cambridge College was $18,378.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$31,072
2024 Value
In 2024 Cambridge College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,072.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$124,288 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$31,072 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$73,512 4-Year Tuition
$12,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,578 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$126,312 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cambridge College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cambridge College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cambridge College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,392 | $13,392 | $23,792 |
| 2014 | $13,608 | $13,608 | $22,101 |
| 2015 | $14,004 | $14,004 | $22,743 |
| 2016 | $14,436 | $14,436 | $21,810 |
| 2017 | $14,940 | $14,940 | $24,521 |
| 2018 | $15,588 | $15,588 | $22,462 |
| 2019 | $16,164 | $16,164 | $26,993 |
| 2020 | $16,266 | $16,266 | — |
| 2021 | $16,442 | $16,442 | $27,709 |
| 2022 | $17,190 | $17,190 | $21,178 |
| 2023 | $18,072 | $18,072 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cambridge College reported total enrollment of about 532 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 19% male and 81% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (31.9%), Black or African American (29.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (28.8%). About 29.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
21.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cambridge College in 2024 is 532 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,064 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,189 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 31.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
11.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Cambridge College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 35% male / 65% female
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 18% male / 82% female
- Applied Behavior Analysis: 11% male / 89% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cambridge College.
Return on Investment
$21,791 Median Student Debt
$45,998 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
270.09% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cambridge College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 139 completions
2. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 127 completions
3. Applied Behavior Analysis: 45 completions
4. Special Education and Teaching, General: 43 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 31 completions
6. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 29 completions
7. School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist: 26 completions
8. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 25 completions
9. Education, General: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Cambridge College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cambridge College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cambridge College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 0.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,333
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,549
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cambridge College is a private non-profit institution located in Boston, MA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Applied Behavior Analysis. Enrollment is approximately 532 students. Student body composition includes White (31.9%), Black or African American (29.7%), Hispanic or Latino (28.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 11.11%. Approximately 29.99% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Boston, MA 02129
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 11.11% graduation rate at Cambridge College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cambridge College located?
Cambridge College is located in Boston, MA.
How much does Cambridge College cost?
Reported tuition is $18,378 and average net price is $31,072 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cambridge College?
Cambridge College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,064 students, White (31.9%), Black or African American (29.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cambridge College?
About 50.9% of students at Cambridge College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cambridge College earn?
Median earnings are $49,215 six years after entry and $45,998 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cambridge College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 11.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cambridge College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,791.
Is Cambridge College public or private?
Cambridge College is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.
Is Cambridge College an HBCU?
No. Cambridge College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cambridge College a tribal college?
No. Cambridge College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cambridge College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Cambridge College reports 28.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Cambridge College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cambridge College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Boston, Massachusetts city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.