- Middlesex believes that a college education should be available to everyone. It is committed to providing excellence in teaching as well as personal support in developing the genius of each student. The educational goal of the college is to promote understanding, learning, ethics, and self-discipline by encouraging critical thinking. Faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students achieve their academic, professional and career potentials. This support is a continual process that recognizes student diversity in both background and learning ability.
School Highlights
Middlesex Community College serves 1,988 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 76%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,988 students
- In-state tuition: $3,866
- Out-state tuition: $11,558
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Middlesex Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 154 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Middlesex Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
Year Founded
2023
Total Faculty
154 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Middlesex Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Middlesex Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.82. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,988 students
1,412 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
770 students
664 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,218 students
748 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,988 students
1,089 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
770 students
664 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,218 students
285 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
2%
% Asian
9%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
17%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
4%
24%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
64%
21%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.82
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$35,100
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
86%
88%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,750
$8,000
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,356
$4,678
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1966 as a branch campus of Manchester Community College, Middlesex Community College became an independent member of the Community College System in 1968. In 1973, the college moved to its present 38-acre campus, which overlooks the scenic Connecticut River and the City of Middletown. Middlesex Community College is conveniently located in Central Connecticut and is easily accessible via major interstates. An open admissions college, Middlesex awards associate degrees in more than 20 major areas and certificates in a variety of programs which lead to further study, employment and active citizenship. The educational goal of the college is to promote understanding, learning, ethics, and self-discipline by encouraging critical thinking. Enrollment at Middlesex has grown from an original class of 320 to more than 2200 full and part-time students. The college also serves the diverse educational needs of more than 1700 continuing education students through its Credit-Free Division. The college's four main air-conditioned and handicapped accessible buildings-Snow, Wheaton, Founders and Chapman Halls-are located on a scenic campus approximately a mile and a half from the center of Middletown. Within this complex are general purpose classrooms, a computer center and computer classrooms, art studios, a state-of-the-art broadcast communications center, special purpose chemistry and biology laboratories, a learning laboratory for reading and writing, an ophthalmic design and dispensing laboratory, faculty and administrative offices, cafeteria, bookstore, multi-purpose rooms, and a library. There is ample free student parking; a municipal bus route, which stops at the campus twice hourly, also serves the college. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Middlesex Community College cost?
Middlesex Community College's tuition is approximately $3,866 for In-State students and $11,558 for Out-State students.
What is Middlesex Community College's ranking?
Middlesex Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Least expensive tuition.
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