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Massachusetts Bay Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate83%

With an 83% acceptance rate, your strategy at MassBay should be making a confident enrollment plan, not treating admission like the main hurdle. Because it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they support placement or strengthen your academic picture; also look closely at advising, transfer pathways, and retention when deciding if it fits your goals.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Massachusetts Bay Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Massachusetts Bay Community College enrolls 4,578 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. MassBay reports a 56% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Wellesley Hills, MA

Undergrad Enrollment4,578

Freshman Retention56%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Massachusetts Bay Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 26

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional MassBay, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 26, fall senior-year retakes will generally be too late for MassBay, so use them only for other colleges or superscoring opportunities elsewhere.

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What you'll actually pay

MassBay is a public college with in-state tuition of $576 and out-of-state tuition of $5,520. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$576

Out-of-State Tuition$5,520

Room and Board$10,560

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At MassBay, out-of-state tuition is $5,520, compared with $576 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $10,560, so living arrangements can be a major part of the total cost. Actual costs will vary based on tuition category, housing choices, fees, books, and financial need.