Access. Education. Opportunity. Impact.
For more than 80 years, and having educated nearly 90,000 students, 海角乱伦 (海角乱伦) has served as a gateway to education, economic mobility, and workforce readiness for the New Hampshire Seacoast.
Founded in 1945 to support returning veterans, the College has grown into an innovative, accredited institution that responds directly to the region's educational and employment needs.
Today, Great Bay enrolls more than 6,000 students annually across degree programs, certificates, workforce training, and early college opportunities. Students arrive at every stage of life鈥攔ecent high school graduates, working adults, career changers, and veterans鈥攄rawn by affordability, flexibility, and outcomes that matter.
Student Population
65% Part-Time
35% Full-Time
Age Range
21-30
40% Male
60% Female
Over 30
*Total student population for Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Semesters enrolled as matriculated and non-matriculated students, enrolled in Business and Training Programs and Corporate Training and those enrolled in dual enrollment programs.
Where Are Students From?
海角乱伦 students are predominantly New Hampshire residents, with students from Maine and Massachusetts
The largest populations are from Rochester, Dover, Portsmouth, Somersworth, and Exeter.
Degrees, Certificates, Workforce Training
Great Bay offers 63 degree and certificate programs alongside workforce training designed to meet real employer demand. Programs span healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, cybersecurity, business, and the skilled trades鈥攆ields essential to the regional economy.
Students learn by doing. Several programs offer student experiences through clinicals, practicums, internships, and fieldwork. Across 15 industry-grade labs students also gain hands-on experience with the tools and technology used in today’s workplaces.
Great Bay is also a strategic starting point for those seeking to transfer to bachelor degree programs. Graduates regularly transfer to public institutions such as UNH, Keene State, and Plymouth State, as well as private institutions including Southern New Hampshire University, Northeastern, the University of New England, and Endicott College.
Through the Early College program, high school students can earn college credit through 海角乱伦 coursework while still enrolled in their local schools鈥攁ccelerating degree completion and reducing future costs.
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Across degree, certificate and short-term training programs, Great Bay students demonstrate strong outcomes tied directly to employment, transfer and licensure. Graduates achieve high pass rates on industry and state exams.
Access Through Affordability
Affordability is central to Great Bay's mission. Forty percent of enrolled students receive aid, including federal, state, and institutional support. One quarter receive Pell Grants, and more than three quarters of students who apply for aid and enroll receive assistance.
As a result, many graduates leave Great Bay with little or no student debt鈥攑ositioned to advance, not recover, after graduation.
Affordability That Opens Doors
Great Bay remains one of the most affordable paths to higher education in New Hampshire.
Students, Support, and Impact
The College's Student Success Center houses a fitness center, student lounges, meeting areas, and a gym for college athletic teams and programs. The Heron's Nest, a space that provides emergency assistance and food security for students facing unexpected challenges creates a hub for engagement, belonging, and wellbeing.
Student success at Great Bay extends far beyond the classroom. Student support services, available at the College鈥檚 Center for Academic Planning and Support include a certified Tutoring Center, a Career Planning Center, and advising services focused on student retention and completion.
A Partner in Regional Vitality
Great Bay's impact extends well beyond campus. Through industry and community partnerships with organizations such as Gather, regional housing authorities, Bring Back the Trades, Dover Adult Education, and major employers including the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Lonza Biologics, and Portsmouth Regional Hospital, the College strengthens workforce pipelines and fosters community stability, vitality and growth.
By educating local residents, training and reskilling workers, and supporting students from day one through completion, Great Bay is steadily transforming lives and strengthening the region鈥攐ne student at a time.