- 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 4,494 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 76%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,494 students
- In-state tuition: $3,866
- Out-state tuition: $11,558
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Manchester Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 361 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Manchester Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
361 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Manchester Community College has stayed relatively flat 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 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.82. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,494 students
1,412 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
1,460 students
664 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
3,034 students
748 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,460 students
1,089 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,460 students
664 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
2%
% Asian
17%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
20%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
3%
24%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
49%
21%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.82
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2020-2021, in 2022 dollars)
$43,981
$42,956
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,866 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% 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 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,866
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,558
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,950
$8,000
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,850
$4,678
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (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.
What is Manchester Community College's ranking?
Manchester Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Manchester Community College located?
Manchester Community College is located in the Spencer neighborhood of Manchester, CT.
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