Manchester Community College

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)

  • 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:

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
676 students
455 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,587 students
897 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
676 students
455 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,587 students
897 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
4%
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% Black
2%
2%
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% White
75%
85%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
10%
6%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NH.
Diversity Score
0.43
0.27
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
34%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,500
$36,800
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Manchester Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NH by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,008
$15,095
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
82%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Manchester Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,000
$14,250
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Manchester Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$7,196
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Manchester Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • 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)

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 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is Manchester Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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