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.
School Highlights
Manchester Community College serves 4,448 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 4,448 students
In-state tuition: $3,866
Out-state tuition: $11,558
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Manchester Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Manchester Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,448 students
2,094 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,468 students
789 students
# Part-Time Students
2,980 students
1,305 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
337 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,468 students
789 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,980 students
2,023 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
80 students
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
14%
14%
% White
56%
53%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
16%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,866 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,558 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,866
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,558
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,950
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,850
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Manchester Community College cost?
Manchester Community College's tuition is approximately $3,866 for In-State students and $11,558 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 4,448 students
In-state tuition: $3,866
Out-state tuition: $11,558
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
