Roxbury Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Roxbury Crossing, MA
  • 4.0 1 review

Overview

Total enrollment

2,044
Roxbury Community College overview
Roxbury Community College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public two-year institution located in the Roxbury Crossing neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, situated along the MBTA Orange Line and within walking distance of several major medical institutions. The urban campus spans 16 acres and features modern academic facilities, including the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, which serves as both a college athletic facility and a prominent venue for regional track and field competitions. Established in 1973, RCC primarily serves the Greater Boston community with programs focused on health sciences, business management, and liberal arts, maintaining transfer agreements with numerous four-year institutions in Massachusetts. The college offers day, evening, and weekend classes to accommodate working students, with academic support services housed in its Academic Building and Student Center.

Roxbury Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$6,024

Massachusetts Resident Tuition

$6,336

Breakdown

In District Costs for Roxbury Community College
  • Tuition $6,024
  • Books and Supplies $2,000
  • Other Fees $5,400
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $10,000
  • Other Expenses Budget $2,446
  • Total One Year Cost $25,870

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Roxbury Community College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. 31% of students major in Health Professions, 30% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 14% in Business.

  • Health Professions 31%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 30%
  • Business 14%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 10%
  • Biology 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167631.

GPA calculator: Roxbury Community College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026