Holyoke Community College
School Highlights
- Holyoke Community College serves 6,604 students (46% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is same as the state community college average of 26:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- Holyoke Community College is one of 3 community colleges within Hampden County, MA.
- The nearest community college to Holyoke Community College is Springfield Technical Community College (7.0 miles away).
Top Placements (Massachusetts)
Listed among the top community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 255 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Holyoke Community College | (MA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 255 staff | 96 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,604 students | 3,428 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 26:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,017 students | 1,076 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,587 students | 2,352 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% |
| % Black | 4% | 12% |
| % White | 75% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 22% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,100 | $35,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Holyoke Community College is Springfield Technical Community College (7.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 6,622 students | 7.00 Mi1 Armory Sq
Springfield, MA 01105
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Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413)565-1000 10.302,587 - 1,603 students | 14.20 Mi170 Elm St
Enfield, CT 06082
8602533000 14.201,603 - 2,127 students | 27.80 MiOne College Dr
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)775-1000 27.802,127 - 1,614 students | 28.20 MiPark Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
(860)738-6300 28.201,614
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