Roxbury Community College is a public smaller two-year college in Roxbury Crossing, MA, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer paths with an urban campus setting, with about 1,977 undergraduates, typical net price of $12,244 after grants, first-year retention of 36.1%, about 28.3% of students graduating within three years, and median earnings of $40,823 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Roxbury Community College

Tuition (in-state)
$6,024
Tuition (out-of-state)
$11,328
Total cost of attendance
$16,621
Average net price
$12,244
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
1,977
Graduation rate
28.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$40,823

Key rankings for Roxbury Community College

Where Roxbury Community College ranks among two-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#457 of 667

Net Price

#100 of 651

Earnings

#614 of 630

Retention

#482 of 635

Graduation

What stands out at Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College in Roxbury Crossing, MA is a two-year college.

  • Large city
  • 1,977 undergraduates
Average net price$12,244
Pell Grant recipient share57.3%
Graduation rate28.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$40,823
First-year retention36.1%

Both average net price after aid and six-year earnings register above national medians for similar schools, consistent with a higher cost that is paired with stronger early-career pay in this data.

Both first-year retention and graduation sit below national benchmarks for similar schools. Counselors often explore that pattern with the college’s advising, financial aid, and completion programs.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Roxbury Community College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$12,244
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$40,823

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
36.1%
Graduation rate (within 3 years)
28.3%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
57.3%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$16,621
Listed tuition (in-state)$6,024
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$11,328
Average net price (after aid)$12,244

In-state tuition is above the national median of $5,040 for similar two-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is above the national median of $9,866.

Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$12,222
$30k–$48k$12,037
$48k–$75k$12,468
$75k–$110k$12,976

How Roxbury Community College compares

Figures are for two-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: New England (region 1).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$12,244
State (MA)$8,000
Region$8,460
National$9,023

Earnings, 6 years

This school$40,823
State (MA)$37,928
Region$38,351
National$34,495

Retention

This school36.1%
State (MA)62.4%
Region61.1%
National64.2%

Graduation

This school28.3%
State (MA)22.4%
Region28.3%
National35.6%

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (MA) Region Nation
Net price$12,244Above national median$8,000$8,460$9,023
Earnings, 6 years$40,823Above national median$37,928$38,351$34,495
Retention36.1%Below national median62.4%61.1%64.2%
Graduation28.3%Below national median22.4%28.3%35.6%
Acceptance rateNot reportedNot reportedNot reported82.8%
Pell share57.3%Above national median38.2%35.4%31.7%
Median debtNot reported$9,500$10,872$11,000
3-year cohort default rateNot reported0.0%0.0%0.0%

Campus & institution details for Roxbury Community College

Campus settingLarge city
Official websitewww.rcc.mass.edu/
Student–faculty ratio14:1
Full-time faculty26.8%
Avg monthly faculty salary$8,397

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women67.9%
Men32.1%
Black or African American46.5%
Hispanic / Latino21.8%
White4.7%
Asian1.9%
Two or more races2.3%
International students8.3%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Roxbury Community College

Common questions about Roxbury Community College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Roxbury Community College located?

Roxbury Community College is located in Roxbury Crossing, MA. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Roxbury Community College?

Roxbury Community College is a public two-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar community colleges for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Roxbury Community College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $6,024 for in-state students and $11,328 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $12,244. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Roxbury Community College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Roxbury Community College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Roxbury Community College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,977. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Roxbury Community College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Roxbury Community College are roughly $40,823. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 28.3% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Roxbury Community College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Roxbury Community College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#457 of 667); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#100 of 651); First-year retention (#614 of 630); Graduation rate (#482 of 635). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Roxbury Community College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Roxbury Community College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Roxbury Community College
FieldValue
InstitutionRoxbury Community College
Official websitewww.rcc.mass.edu/
City, stateRoxbury Crossing, MA
School typeTwo-year college
Undergraduate enrollment1,977
Listed tuition (in-state)$6,024
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$11,328
Listed tuition (generic)$6,024
Total cost of attendance$16,621
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$12,244
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$40,823
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$42,185
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$38,773
Median loan debtNot reported
3-year cohort default rateNot reported
First-year retention36.1%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)28.3%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share57.3%
Share with federal loans0.0%
Part-time enrollment share65.2%
Campus settingLarge city
Student–faculty ratio14
Avg monthly faculty salary$8,397
Full-time faculty share26.8%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women67.9%
Share of undergraduates, men32.1%
Share of undergraduates, Black46.5%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic21.8%
Share of undergraduates, White4.7%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.9%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races2.3%
Share of undergraduates, international8.3%
Net price, family income $0–30k$12,222
Net price, family income $30–48k$12,037
Net price, family income $48–75k$12,468
Net price, family income $75–110k$12,976
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Roxbury Community College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.