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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Great Bay’s 100% acceptance rate shifts your focus from getting admitted to making the enrollment decision work for you. Compare costs carefully, especially if you are out of state, and look closely at program fit and support given the 66% freshman retention rate. Test scores are optional, so prioritize the pieces that affect your path once you arrive.

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

Great Bay Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Great Bay Community College enrolls 1,462 undergraduates in a suburban setting. Great Bay reports a 66% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Portsmouth, NH

Undergrad Enrollment1,462

Freshman Retention66%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Great Bay Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 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 Great Bay, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer and fall of senior year can be used for retakes. For Early Decision, plan for October to be the last retake whose scores are likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Great Bay’s in-state tuition is $6,450, while out-of-state tuition is $14,700. Submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$6,450

Out-of-State Tuition$14,700

Room and Board$17,686

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Great Bay Community College, out-of-state tuition is $14,700, while in-state tuition is $6,450. With room and board listed at $17,686, total costs can differ substantially depending on a student’s tuition category and living plans. Financial aid can lower the amount students actually pay, so families should compare the published price with their expected aid eligibility.