Roxbury Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Roxbury Community College is a public community college in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,977 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,244 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,024. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (46.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,024
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,244 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,977 34.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 32.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 26.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,097
- Room & Board: $10,000 annual estimate
Roxbury Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Roxbury Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Roxbury Community College?
Roxbury Community College is located in Roxbury Crossing, MA (ZIP 02120-3400).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Roxbury Community College public or private?
Roxbury Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Roxbury Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,024 in-state, $11,328 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,244.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,222 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,037 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,468 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,976 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,096.
How big is Roxbury Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,977 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,097 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Roxbury Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.33%.
First-year retention: 36.1%.
What do graduates of Roxbury Community College earn?
Median earnings: $40,823 six years after entry; $38,773 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
57.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Roxbury Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health Professions and Related Programs (58 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (19 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (16 completions)
- Information Technology (14 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (13 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (11 completions)
- Accounting (10 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (8 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (6 completions)
- Biotechnology (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Roxbury Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.33%; median earnings $38,773 at 10 years; net price $12,244. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,024
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Roxbury Community College was $6,024.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,244
2024 Value
In 2024 Roxbury Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,244.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,976 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,244 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,096 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,312 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,024 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$72,096 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Roxbury Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
57.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Roxbury Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Roxbury Community 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 | $3,962 | $9,266 | $2,399 |
| 2014 | $3,962 | $9,266 | $6,611 |
| 2015 | $3,984 | $10,104 | $6,900 |
| 2016 | $4,414 | $9,718 | $6,354 |
| 2017 | $4,424 | $9,728 | $8,403 |
| 2018 | $5,848 | $11,152 | $8,944 |
| 2019 | $5,224 | $10,528 | $11,489 |
| 2020 | $5,784 | $11,088 | $9,233 |
| 2021 | $5,784 | $11,088 | $10,554 |
| 2022 | $5,784 | $11,088 | $9,468 |
| 2023 | $5,784 | $11,088 | $12,544 |
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
Roxbury Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,977 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (46.5%), Hispanic or Latino (21.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.1%). About 57.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Roxbury Community College in 2024 is 1,977 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,097 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
36.1%
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 Black or African American at 46.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.67% 100% Completion Time
28.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.67% of students graduating from Roxbury Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 21% male / 79% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 26% male / 74% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 25% male / 75% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Roxbury Community College.
Return on Investment
$38,773 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
691.67% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Roxbury Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 58 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 19 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 16 completions
4. Information Technology: 14 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 13 completions
6. Social Sciences, General: 11 completions
7. Accounting: 10 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8 completions
9. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Roxbury Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Roxbury Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Roxbury Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 26.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,397
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,188
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Roxbury Community College is a public institution located in Roxbury Crossing, MA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs, Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,977 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (46.5%), Hispanic or Latino (21.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.33%. Approximately 57.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3400
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.33% graduation rate at Roxbury Community 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 Roxbury Community College located?
Roxbury Community College is located in Roxbury Crossing, MA.
How much does Roxbury Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,024 and average net price is $12,244 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Roxbury Community College?
Roxbury Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,097 students, Black or African American (46.5%), Hispanic or Latino (21.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Roxbury Community College?
About 53.4% of students at Roxbury Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Roxbury Community College earn?
Median earnings are $40,823 six years after entry and $38,773 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Roxbury Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Roxbury Community College public or private?
Roxbury Community College is a public institution located in Roxbury Crossing, MA.
Is Roxbury Community College an HBCU?
No. Roxbury Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Roxbury Community College a tribal college?
No. Roxbury Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Roxbury Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Roxbury Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.8%).
Is Roxbury Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Roxbury Community 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
- Massachusetts trade schools 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.