- Manchester Community College is a public community college in Manchester, New Hampshire.
School Highlights
Manchester Community College serves 2,081 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,081 students
- In-state tuition: $6,848
- Out-state tuition: $15,008
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Manchester Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Manchester Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1945
Total Faculty
92 staff
58 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
0
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Manchester Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Manchester Community College diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,081 students
1,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
602 students
299 students
# Part-Time Students
1,479 students
785 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
166 students
173 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
602 students
299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,479 students
785 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
246 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
67%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,500
$36,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,848 is less than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,008 is less than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,848
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,008
$15,095
Tuition Notes
$5,000 (for Early College courses at 50% the normal cost)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,000
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$7,196
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Manchester Community College cost?
Manchester Community College's tuition is approximately $6,848 for In-State students and $15,008 for Out-State students.
What schools are Manchester Community College often compared to?
Manchester Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like NHTI-Concord's Community College, Nashua Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Manchester Community College's ranking?
Manchester Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Hampshire for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Manchester Community College located?
Manchester Community College is located in the West Side neighborhood of Manchester, NH.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Manchester Community College is NHTI-Concord's Community College (14.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
14.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,960 Out-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 28%
Nashua Community College
Public
505 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 578-8900
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 578-8900
15.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $6,912 Out-state tuition: $15,072 Minority enrollment: 37%
St Joseph School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
5 Woodward Ave
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 884-4643
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 884-4643
18.7 miles
Enrollment: 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 556-3000
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 556-3000
27.0 miles
Enrollment: 4,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $4,320 Out-state tuition: $10,104 Minority enrollment: 62%
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
33.8 miles
Enrollment: 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,642 Out-state tuition: $14,802 Minority enrollment: 24%
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