Cambridge College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8103 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2103 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2010 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #81 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #22 of 24 | In Boston |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 646
- Graduates
- 1,189
- Male:Female Ratio
- 20:80
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cambridgecollege.edu
Cambridge College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cambridge College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
273 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,187 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Cambridge College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 732 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 495 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 331 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 91 (5%) |
| Asian | 79 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 73 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 21 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cambridge College is $31,072 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,570 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,072 |
| $48-75K | $18,752 |
| $110K+ | $26,636 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,072 | $11,610 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,072 | $11,610 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,072 | $11,610 |
| Fee in-district | $306 | $153 |
| Fee in-state | $306 | $153 |
| Fee out-of-state | $306 | $153 |
Cambridge College majors
Cambridge College has granted 130 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs, 475 master's across 22 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cambridge College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | 49 | 76 | 5 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 124 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 33 | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 34 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | 12 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | |||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 26 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | 21 | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 22 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 20 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 18 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 16 | |||
| Education, General | 16 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| Human Services, General | 12 | |||
| Psychology, General | 12 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 7 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 3 | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Auditing | 4 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | |||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 2 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 11 | 130 | 475 | 12 |
Cambridge College has a graduation rate of 11%, which is among the 2% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 11% | 17% | |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Steven Hassan
- Occupations
- writerpsychotherapistmental health counselorpsychologist
- Biography
-
Steven Alan Hassan is an American mental health professional and author who specializes in the area of cults. In his early career, in the late 1970s, he participated in deprogramming, but since then has advocated non-coercive exit counseling.
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Jaime Perelló
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jaime R. Perelló Borrás is a Puerto Rican politician. Perelló is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico and the Democratic Party of the United States. He was the 30th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico.
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Bruce Bolling
- Years
- 1945-2012 (aged 67)
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Bruce Carlton Bolling was a politician and businessman in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a member of the Boston City Council and served as the council's first black president in the mid-1980s. He unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Boston in 1993.
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Brad Hatfield
- Occupations
- songwriteruniversity teacherpianistfilm score composercomposer
- Biography
-
Brad Hatfield is a musician, arranger, and Emmy Award winning composer. He is a regular performer on piano and keyboards with the Boston Pops Orchestra. He has also performed with the Utah Symphony and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. His arrangements, orchestrations and compositions have been performed by the Boston Pops, Houston Symphony, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Della Sowah
- Enrolled in Cambridge College
- Graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- journalistadvertising personmarketerpolitician
- Biography
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Della Adjoa Sowah is a Ghanaian former Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection. She is also the Member of Parliament for Kpando constituency.
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Ross Irwin
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 66)
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Ross J. Irwin is a Scottish former professional footballer. He played for Fareham Town (England), FC Stade Nyonnais (Switzerland), the Bahama Royals (Bahamas) and the Boston Bolts and Albany Capitals of the American Soccer League.
General info
| Alternative names | CC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Motto | For working adults |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to August |
| Total FTE staff | 128 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 Rutherford Avenue Boston, Massachusetts, 02129 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6178681000 |