Quincy College

Quincy College, located in Quincy, Massachusetts, was founded in 1956 as a result of high demand for post secondary education in the area of South Shore. Residents created a citizen's committee to study the feasibility of establishing a community college in the area. Classes started being offered in 1956, and over the next five years classes and programs were offered resulting in the college being able to award associate level degrees. In 1991 the school added a second campus in the town of Plymouth, thirty miles south of the Quincy campus. The school is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Academics

Students may choose either academic transfer or career training programs that allow students to take the one that best reflects their needs and interests. Academic transfer is achieved through the completion of the first two years of a four year education at the school. Once completed students will apply to a college or university in order to complete the final two years of study and earn their bachelor's degree. It is recommended that students meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum for transfer that best meets the needs of the desired school or schools due to the varying transfer requirements and admissions policies of individuals schools..

Career training programs assist students in developing the specific skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as professionals in a given field.These programs typically have a mix of theoretical and practical courses, and students will learn to apply the techniques and methods explored in class through controlled environments that mimic real world settings. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree, and allowing individuals to seek employment at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• History
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Quincy College is an open enrollment institution that allows any student to enroll if they fulfill the minimum requirements for admission, complete and submit an application, and pay all associated fees and tuition. Test scores and transcripts should be supplied by the applicant and the absence of one or both may result in the need for the student to take a placement exam prior to registration. New students are encouraged to participate in orientation to familiarize themselves with campus life and rules and to meet with a counselor to discuss the student's curriculum, program enrollment and future goals.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students requiring financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided by which will be used by Quincy College to determine the student's financial needs and aid program eligibility. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional financial information which will be cross referenced with the student's FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $11,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $30 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• The estimated tuition range is around $5,000-$6,000 per year
• For part-time students, charges are between $210-$250 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	64%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	53%	$4,876
Receiving Student Loans	33%	$3,652

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Quincy College may provide services to students like those listed below:

• Online course work available
• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how this school compares against other community colleges in Norfolk County and the community colleges in Massachusetts as a whole.

	Quincy College	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Graduation Rate	17.2%	15.5%	16.5%
Transfer-out Rate	29.0%	26.9%	19.8%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Campus: Quincy College

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1982)
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• Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1978)

Campus: Quincy College - Plymouth, MA

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Quincy College.

• Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH (55 miles away)
• River Valley Community College in Claremont, NH (104 miles away)
• Central Maine Community College in Auburn, ME (136 miles away)
• Medgar Evers College - CUNY in Brooklyn, NY (188 miles away)
• North Country Community College in Saranac Lake, NY (212 miles away)