School Highlights
Manchester Community College serves 2,133 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,133 students
- In-state tuition: $6,848
- Out-state tuition: $15,008
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 190 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Manchester Community College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,133 students
821 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
601 students
201 students
# Part-Time Students
1,532 students
620 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
601 students
201 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,532 students
620 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
7%
5%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
59%
65%
% Two or more races
26%
23%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3037%
0.3037%
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 8% 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 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,848
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,008
$15,095
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,000
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$7,196
Source: 2023 (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.
In what neighborhood is Manchester Community College located?
Manchester Community College is located in the West Side neighborhood of Manchester, NH.
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