School Highlights
Manchester Community College serves 2,263 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 2,263 students
- In-state tuition: $6,848
- Out-state tuition: $15,008
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 190 teachers has grown by 25% over five years.
Manchester Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
190 staff
145 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Manchester Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Manchester Community College diversity score of 0.43 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,263 students
1,352 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1

# Full-Time Students
676 students
455 students

# Part-Time Students
1,587 students
897 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
676 students
455 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,587 students
897 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
3%
2%

% Hispanic
6%
4%

% Black
2%
2%

% White
75%
85%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
10%
6%


Diversity Score
0.43
0.27

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
34%

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 declined by 5% 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 declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,848
$6,952

Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,008
$15,095

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
82%

Median Debt for Graduates
$19,000
$14,250

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$7,196

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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