Manchester Community College

1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
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Tel: (603) 206-8000
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School Highlights

Manchester Community College serves 2,574 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 152 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Manchester Community College(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty152 staff114 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Manchester Community College has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Manchester Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,574 students1,626 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:114:1
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# Full-Time Students817 students497 students
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# Part-Time Students1,757 students1,129 students
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
5%
4%
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% Black
3%
2%
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% White
77%
74%
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% Hawaiian
2%
2%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
9%
14%
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Diversity Score0.390.43
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College Completion Rate
28%
26%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,500$36,800
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Finances and Admission

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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$15,008$15,095
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid70%70%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,116$12,116
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,000$7,920
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Manchester Community College is NHTI-Concord's Community College (14.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College
    NHTI-Concord's Community College Photo - NHTI's Student Center, Wellness Center and Library, on the Quad
    Public
    3,478 students | 14.20 Mi31 College Drive
    Concord,  NH  03301
    (603) 271-6484     14.203,478
  • Nashua Community College
    Public
    1,626 students | 15.60 Mi505 Amherst St
    Nashua,  NH  03063
    (603) 578-8900     15.601,626
  • Northern Essex Community College
    Public
    5,233 students | 27.00 Mi100 Elliott Street
    Haverhill,  MA  01830
    (978) 556-3000     27.005,233
  • Lakes Region Community College
    Public
    729 students | 33.80 Mi379 Belmont Road
    Laconia,  NH  03246
    (603) 524-3207     33.80729
  • Great Bay Community College
    Public
    1,887 students | 34.80 Mi320 Corporate Drive
    Portsmouth,  NH  03801
    (603) 427-7600     34.801,887
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 2,574 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,848
  • Out-state tuition: $15,008
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
Did You Know?
For New Hampshire public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is NHTI-Concord's Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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