Manchester Community College
Great Path, P.o. Box 1046, Manchester, CT, 06045-1046 - 
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Manchester Community College is proud of its academic excellence, new facilities, flexible schedules, small classes, low tuition, and faculty members with both academic and “real-world” credentials. MCC is the largest of the state’s community colleges, with nearly 6,000 undergraduates in credit programs each year, and it has the largest percentage of traditional-aged college students among its sister schools. ...
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| County | Hartford County, CT | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,678 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,416 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,094 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 43% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 29% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,055 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 16% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $576 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 20% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $965 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 2% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $976 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1963, Manchester Community College is the only community college in the country nationally recognized for academic excellence by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.
- MCC offers more than 90 degrees and certificates, with programs designed to fit the varying needs of students. Classes are held days, evenings, weekends, and online, and they prepare students for entry into a growing career field or transfer to a baccala-ureate institution for further study. Articulation agreements with the state's universities provide ease of transfer and maximize credits awarded. Financial aid is available, and comprehensive packages of grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study opportunities help make an MCC education affordable for all.
- MCC has more than 35 student clubs and organizations, including an award-winning newspaper, an international honor society, business organizations, professional clubs, social groups, cultural organizations, and a vibrant student government. The college hosts four NJCAA Division III sports teams—soccer and basketball for women, soccer and baseball for men—and its fitness center offers aerobic and weight-training facilities coupled with course offerings to meet students' individual fitness goals.
- Manchester Community College is a learner-centered institution committed to access, excellence and relevance. MCC enriches the academic, economic and cultural life of the community it serves by providing comprehensive, innovative and affordable life-long learning opportunities to diverse populations.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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- Astoria educator named new president of LBCC (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
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- Wedding Oct. 30 (Journal Inquirer)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 06:41:39 am
Joanne Sargent, cousin of the bride, officiated. Honor attendant was Robin Palumbo. Bridesmaids were Heather Upton and Sarah DeForge. Best man was Steve Gagne. Ushers were Chris St. Amand and Jay DeForge. - Regional Digest: McGregor at World Series Club (Hartford Courant)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:40:58 pm
Local Announcements McGregor at World Series Club: Scott McGregor, who spent 13 years as a pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles, will appear at the World Series Club of Hartford County dinner Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 83 South St., West Hartford. McGregor, an All-Star in 1983, retired after the 1986 season with a 138-108 record. The event is open to the public and all attendees will have ... - Hartford Loses Semifinal On Penalty Kicks (Hartford Courant)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:26:08 pm
The Hartford men's soccer team couldn't convert its final three penalty kicks and lost at Stony Brook in the America East semifinals Wednesday after a scoreless tie through overtime. - Business calendar (Concord Monitor)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:32:29 am
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