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Application fee (except for F-1 International Applications)
$ 50
of full-time students receive financial aid
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Average student faculty ratio
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Degree and certificate programs
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What Sets Great Bay Apart

Academic Excellence

Over fifty degree and certificate programs in healthcare, business, STEM, and liberal arts taught by credentialed faculty with years of experience in higher education and industry.

Support to Succeed

Admissions counselors, academic advisors, tutors and staff members from our award winning Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) working one-on-one to ensure student success.

Transfer Pathways

Transfer agreements with other Colleges and Universities in New Hampshire and beyond and transfer advisors to work one-on-one to help you with the process. Great Bay is one of the largest transfer feeder schools to the University of New Hampshire.

Career & Workforce Programs

Academic programs, certificates and short-term training designed to prepare you for direct entry into the workforce. The Business & Training Center also offers in-demand online and on-campus courses and customized corporate training for employers.

State of the Art Facilities

Our campus includes designated lab spaces for life sciences, nursing, veterinary technology, computer technology, surgical technology and information systems technology. Our campus offers high tech classrooms and ample space for students to study and gather.

Athletics

Teams include men’s basketball and baseball and women’s basketball, volleyball as well as men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field. GBCC is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) within the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). In 2025 the men’s basketball team won the YCC Conference Championship.

If I could identify one thing that made a difference, it would be Great Bay. I talk all the time about how much Great Bay changed my life and gave me a huge foundation. I am incredibly grateful for my time there.
John Woelflein, GBCC Alum, Graduate, Harvard University

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Great Bay Community College10 hours ago
In honor of Juneteenth, GBCC will be closed tomorrow.

Looking for a great way to celebrate Juneteenth? Don't miss Black Heritage Trail NH's Juneteenth Freedom Walk. For info: https://blackheritagetrailnh.org/juneteenth-celebration-2025/
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Great Bay Community College13 hours ago
Check out this story of how for this Liam and his brothers, GBCC and studying history is a family tradition. Are you (like so many) a GBCC student because of someone else's recommendation? https://bit.ly/4l4EqY6

Keep spreading the word - Fall classes start August 25th!
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Great Bay Community College1 day ago
The Pride Alliance is getting ready to march at Portsmouth Pride this Saturday, June 21st. Come cheer them on (best area along State Street) or stop by our GBCC booth at the Strawbery Banke fairgrounds.

#ChooseCommunity #ThisisWhatCommunityLooksLike
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Great Bay Community College2 days ago
Great to be a part of Market Square Day this weekend! If you missed the chance to stop by our booth and chat about GBCC, our admissions team is here - ready to share info and give you a tour of campus. Reach out to [email protected] and let us help you get a jump start on a degree or training for a new career. Classes start August 25th!
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Great Bay Community College5 days ago
Congrats to the winners and thank to to all the players and sponsors for your support!
I believe that through studying for my English degree, I have become a more open-minded, sympathetic and empathetic person.
Madeline Ramirez, GBCC Graduate