C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
27/100 · earnings-weighted

Roxbury Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts 02120
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 10%
Outcomes
F
29/100
Affordability
B+
75/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,631
Total Enrollment
10%
Graduation Rate
39%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,070
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Roxbury Community College ▼

62% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$980,557
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,260
1-Year Change
+18.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Roxbury Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,773
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,823
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
28.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
57.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 31st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Roxbury Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,794$104,965+30%#87 of 962#187—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$78,625+20%#73 of 560#224—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$45,769$60,465+18%#10 of 50#23—
Social Sciences$37,941$55,329+28%#3 of 38#3—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$54,740+17%#79 of 426#197—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$34,086$51,516+37%#15 of 160#27—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$41,032$44,621-8%#366 of 547#468—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$30,083-32%#932 of 947#945—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Roxbury Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $980,557
  • Avg rent near campus: $4,260/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02119 (4.0% cap, Boston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $936 $5,928

Financial Aid

83%
Receive Any Aid
47%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$12,070
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,223
$30,001 - $48,000$12,752
$48,001 - $75,000$13,178
$75,001 - $110,000$14,210

Student Demographics

1,631
Total Students
67%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
62%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Hispanic 16%
Black 43%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 62%
With Family 38%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,014 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Roxbury Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Roxbury Community College?
Tuition at Roxbury Community College is $936 for in-state students and $5,928 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,070.
What is the graduation rate at Roxbury Community College?
The graduation rate at Roxbury Community College is 10%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Roxbury Community College a good school?
Roxbury Community College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Roxbury Community College?
Roxbury Community College has a total enrollment of 1,631 students.
Is there rental demand near Roxbury Community College?
Yes! Approximately 62% of students at Roxbury Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,014 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Roxbury Crossing area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology