Quinsigamond Community College
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For over 41 years, Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA has provided thousands of men and women opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth, whether preparing them for immediate entry into the workforce, transfer to bachelor level programs in four-year colleges and universities, or for personal and cultural enrichment. Area and regional businesses and professionals such as Intel Corporation, Verizon, Kennedy Diecasting, Waters Corporation, UPS, Ken-Weld, and Saint Gobain have benefited as well through regular and customized workforce training and education programming designed in partnership. In addition, the College works directly with K-12 school systems in a variety of collaborations and partnerships....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Worcester County, MA | - |
| 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 | 2,857 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,165 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,022 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 55% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 31% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,566 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 40% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $527 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 7% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $305 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 18% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,260 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- QCC was established in 1963 to provide access to higher education to residents of Central Massachusetts. Since the early 60s, enrollment has grown from 300 to over 13,000 full and part-time day and evening students served. Over 70 associate degree and certificate career options in Business, Health Care, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Human Services. The College also offers a wide variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars through its Division of Continuing Education at its downtown College at CitySquare campus. In addition, over 300 noncredit and nearly 35 credit courses are offered online. The College also has program locations at the Senior Center in Worcester (Hotel/Rest. Mgt.), Blackstone Valley Reg. Technical High School in Upton (Automotive Technology), and Southbridge High School, Southbridge (evening classes offerings).
- At Quinsigamond Community College, students are our first priority. We are here to support you throughout your educational career; we want to help you become successful in the professional career of your choice. We strive to improve our service delivery -- with upgraded technology, specialized learning centers and dedicated faculty and staff -- all on hand to deliver the best instruction and support to you!
- The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Membership in the Association indicates that an institution has been stringently evaluated and found to meet high standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Beetle update for public is scheduled Monday (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:40:27 am
WORCESTER - Federal, state and local officials will update the public on the Asian longhorned beetle infestation at a town hall meeting Monday.The session is at 5:30 p.m. at Quinsigamond Community College, Suprenant Building, 670 West Boylston St. U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Worcester, will attend and speak. State Rep. James J. O'Day, D-West Boylston, will moderate the 90-minute session. The ... - New school group seeks exec. director (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 04:27:03 pm
WORCESTER - More than six years after the Alliance for Education closed its doors, a new business/education group is ramping up. - St. Vincent infection control (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 02:31:32 pm
Caren Spagnuolo, RN, BSN, has been named associate director of infection control at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She will report directly to the infection control director. She also works as a clinical risk manager in the Risk Management Department. - College Town (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 12:28:16 pm
As the nation gives thanks later this month, a few colleges are already working to help others less fortunate. - Coach's commitment goes beyond game (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 12:09:16 pm
WORCESTER - Basketball brought Sergio Florence, A.C. Lambert and Tyquan Polo to Worcester, but their unlikely journey from troubled urban streets to a college hoops team isn't about sports as much as it's about getting a chance to break away from an existence of violence, hopelessness and drugs.
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