• Why Community College?

    Look no further: the MA Community Colleges can offer you the affordable, flexible, high quality education that you’ve been searching for.

  • Find a College

    Students are searching for colleges that are close to home. With 15 Community Colleges in MA, we can help you find the one that’s right for you.

  • Online & Remote Learning

    All 15 Community Colleges are offering remote, online, and hybrid options that will help you work towards your goals.

  • Transfer

    The Community Colleges have relationships with all MA public colleges & universities and most private institutions in New England and beyond, so transferring has never been easier.

Massachusetts Community Colleges

Massachusetts has 15 Community Colleges, each with multiple campuses and satellite locations that offer unique opportunities for the local communities they are a part of. Each college provides open access to high quality and affordable academic programs.

1960
Year Founded
15
Community Colleges
120,948
Students Served
$7,001
Average Tuition & Fees
46%
All Undergraduates Enrolled
7,598
Associate Degrees Earned
2,320
Certificates Earned
1,068
Veterans Enrolled
Data reflects the most recently available reporting periods (FY2023–FY2024).

Apply for Financial Aid

The most vital step in applying for federal grants, work-study, and loans for college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

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