Fast Facts:
- Massasoit Community College was founded in 1966 and named after Massasoit, whose given name was Osamequin (“Yellow Feather”), the Great Sachem of the Wampanoag tribe.
- Massasoit offers more than 60 associate degrees and certificates across arts, sciences, and applied sciences.
- Over 7,000 students enroll in credit-bearing courses each year and an additional 1,500 students annually enroll in non-credit community education or workforce development courses.
- About 85% of Massasoit graduates find employment within one year of graduation and more than 45% continue their education at a four-year institution.
- Massasoit currently fields six NJCAA athletic teams and has earned three national championships and 56 regional championships.
OVERVIEW
Massasoit Community College offers a diverse range of academic and community programs across two campuses and three instructional sites. These include highly recognized programs in science, healthcare, technology, business, and the arts.
Massasoit STEM student and faculty work on how land-use policies impact the native bee populations in southeastern Massachusetts is well-known, and the program is built on a decade of research at the College. They present often at national meetings of the Ecological Society of America.
Massasoit’s nursing and allied health programs are some of the best in New England. In 2023 the NCLEX (nursing license exam) pass rate for Massasoit students was a remarkable 98%.
These programs and thousands of Massasoit students will benefit from a $50 million renovation of the Brockton campus that is creating state-of-the-art STEM and healthcare classrooms and labs.
Other notable programs include Massasoit’s Diesel Technology program, the only one of its kind in the state, that provides hands-on training from industry experts at the College’s Canton Campus. The Canton Campus is also home to the Veterinary Technician program – one of a handful in Massachusetts – that helps animal lovers achieve their career goals.
Beyond the Classroom, Massasoit offers students access to a range of extracurricular, athletic, and student support services. Engaging fine and performing arts spaces in Brockton and Canton, and a nationally recognized athletics program helps students pursue their passions. Programs assisting students with challenges like being a single parent, returning home from military service, or even putting food on the table, help them stay on track to completing their degrees.
As Massasoit students prepare to graduate, the Career and Transfer offices are ready to help students take their next step. Among their options are robust transfer opportunities to several state and private colleges and universities. One notable option is guaranteed admission and a 50% tuition discount to Stonehill College in Easton for eligible students.
President
Bill Mitchell
Bill Mitchell, Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer, was named Interim President at Massasoit Community College in April 2024. Bill, with more than 35 years of higher education experience, was appointed Interim President after the passing of Ray DiPasquale, Massasoit’s seventh President.
From 1985 to 1994, Bill held a number of roles across Massasoit, including in finance, student activities, and as adjunct faculty. He served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth from 1994 to 2012. In 2012, he returned to Massasoit as the Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer. He served as Interim President from September 2017 until July 2018.
A proud native of Brockton, Bill first came to Massasoit Community College as a student before his career in minor league baseball. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from Bridgewater State University and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Framingham State University.
Brockton Campus
One Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302
Canton Campus
900 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
Middleborough Center
49 Union Street
Middleborough, MA 02346