StateUniversity.com – U.S. University Directory [ Home :: University List :: New Hampshire ]
Manchester, NH 03102-8518
p. 603-668-6706
w. www.manchestercommunitycollege.edu
Manchester Community College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
- NEW! Secrets to getting the best New Hampshire scholarships and financial aid.
- College and University Blog with many tips like acing the ACTs, SATs, college admissions, and preparing for college.
- Got a question? Visit the all-new College Q&A / University Discussion Forum
- Career Advice & Job Descriptions – One-stop resource for comprehensive, up-to-date career information. Resume advice, job hunting strategies, and more than 1,000 career profiles each with a job description, education and training requirements, salary information, working conditions, employment outlook and much more!
- Student Encyclopedia – Encyclopedia for reference and research from the Cambridge Collection.
Manchester Community College Academics
Manchester Community College (MCC) offers more that 90 degrees and certificates. MCC is also the largest of the state community colleges and serves nearly 6,000 students every year.
Manchester offers many degrees and certificates in a variety of fields including graphic design, computer network technology and communication in seven areas of study.
The business program at MCC is situated for students looking to take courses in accounting, business administration, and marketing. Students may choose a business degree with an entrepreneurship option that prepares graduates who want to start their own business.
There is also an Engineering and Technology department at MCC that offers classes in computer science, engineering science and technology studies. The technology studies degree has track options in industrial, electronics and CAD technology. The Technology Studies Associates degree is a program that is partnered with the Connecticut College of Technology Pathways program that allows students to take their courses at Manchester.
The Social Service Associates degree is designed for students who want diverse employment opportunities. Options include criminal justice and early childhood education.
Certificate Programs include medical insurance specialist, computer maintenance technology and gerontology.
MCC also offers online classes and flexible continuing education courses designed for working adults.
Manchester Community College is accredited by the Board of Governors for Higher Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Manchester Community College Admissions
Applicants to Manchester Community College must be graduates of an approved high school or hold a GED. In order to receive the in-state tuition rate, students must live in the state of Connecticut for at least one full year before the first class of the semester.
All students must present proof of immunizations and a completed application. The school will charge a non-refundable fee with the application.
Students applying for careers in the health field must fill out a separate application in addition to the new student application.
Applications may be filled out online.
Manchester Community College Financial Aid
Students must show proof of a high school diploma or equivalent and must be enrolled into a program at least half time to be considered for financial aid.
The school offers many types of loans and grants including the Federal Work Study and Federal Family Education Loan Program.
Scholarships include the MCC Scholarship Program and the Connecticut Aid to Public Colleges fund.
Manchester Community College Students
Manchester Community College was founded in 1963 in Manchester, Connecticut. The campus of MCC is located on 160 acres consisting of large wooded areas and open spaces.
There are three relatively known buildings on campus; The Learning Resource Center, the Arts, Sciences and Technologies Center and the Frederick Lowe Building. The college’s courtyard is known as “The Village” and houses the musical arts program.
The Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery and fine arts studio is on the campus of MCC.
There are more than 35 student clubs on campus including business organizations and an Internet radio station.
The Fitness Center at MCC is open to all students and offers weight training facilities as well as courses in kickboxing and fencing.
Manchester Community College Athletics
MCC offers four sports teams with intercollegiate programs. These include men and women’s soccer, men’s baseball and women’s basketball.
The Cougars compete in Region 21 of the NJCAA.
Information Summary
Ranks 2775th overall and 22nd in New Hampshire
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
41.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$6,680 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
12 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
35% / 18% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,122 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Manchester, NH 03102-8518
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,377 (30,182 urban / 195 rural) |
| Households | 12,864 (2.27 people per house) |
| Families | 7,304 (2.9 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 668 |
| Pop. — Asian | 753 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 21 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 213 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 28,599 |
| Pop. — Other | 609 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
/
/
|
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Manchester Community College?
Ranks 2254th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,600 | $5,600 | $12,800 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $192 | $192 | $192 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $175 | $175 | $400 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $6,680 | $6,680 | $13,880 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $21,672 | $21,672 | $28,872 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,512 | $8,512 | $15,712 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,412  $5,792 |
$5,412  $5,792 |
$14,076  $12,992 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750  $888 |
||
| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
||
| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
||
| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,600  $13,160 |
||
| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,381  $1,832 |
||
| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,381  $1,832 |
||
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Manchester Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Manchester Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Manchester Community College Ranks 3184th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,489 | 61 |  22% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,573 | 40 |  14% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $731 | 39 |  14% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,587 | 147 |  53% |
| Any financial aid type | 186 |  67% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Manchester Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 28 | 38 | 66 |
Hispanic | 43 | 34 | 77 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 31 | 45 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 | 13 | 24 |
White Non-Hispanic | 959 | 1,193 | 2,152 |
Race Unknown | 354 | 404 | 758 |
| Total | 1,409 | 1,713 | 3,122 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Manchester Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 28 | 36 | |
| 9 | 12 | 21 | |
| 17 | 1 | 18 | |
| 16 | N/A | 16 | |
| 13 | 1 | 14 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Manchester Community College Ranks 2216th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,718 ($48,937 male / $46,847 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 48 (20 male / 28 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 301 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,009,611 |
Comment and Corrections Make a comment …
Familiar with this University? We would love to hear about your experience. Feel free to add comments or additional information regarding Manchester Community College.