• Home
• Articles
• Search Colleges
• Compare Colleges

Manchester Community College

School Overview:

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.

In the News:

• Wedding Oct. 30 (Journal Inquirer)
  posted on November 7, 2009 at 06:41:24 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.
• Candidates for president field questions at LBCC (Albany Democrat-Herald)
  posted on November 7, 2009 at 04:23:44 am
  The Board of Education for Linn-Benton Community College will meet this morning to decide whether to add site visits to the search for a president to succeed Rita Cavin.
• Cheney, Green square off for Dover Ward 5 council slot (Foster's Daily Democrat)
  posted on October 30, 2009 at 07:28:13 am
  DOVER — This year's Ward 5 City Council race features two candidates who both possess a wealth of volunteer experience and who have both vowed to keep a close eye on the upcoming budget.
• UConn Murder Suspect Arraigned (FOX 61 Hartford)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 06:58:40 pm
  Oct. 18: Jasper Howard was stabbed just after 12:30 a.m., hours after UConn's win over Louisville, during an altercation near the Student Union after a party in the building.
• UConn Murder Suspect Arraigned (Hartford Courant)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 05:41:18 pm
  Before John Lomax III allegedly stabbed Jasper Howard to death outside a dance on Oct. 18, he and Hakim Muhammad were involved in a minor altercation, left the dance, "armed themselves with weapons" and returned, a prosecutor argued today.

View all past news stories

School Map:

Get: driving directions Weather: 10-day forecast or monthly climate averages.

Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.

Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

Copyright 2003- Community College Review LLC. All rights reserved.
Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy