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 2,424 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
The student population of Middlesex Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Middlesex Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,424 students
2,288 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
848 students
712 students
# Part-Time Students
1,576 students
1,576 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
90 students
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
26%
% Black
10%
17%
% White
61%
45%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
College Completion Rate
19%
15%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,866 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% 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 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,866
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,558
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,000
$7,350
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,666
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2020 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Middlesex Community College is Goodwin College (14.6 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,424 students
In-state tuition: $3,866
Out-state tuition: $11,558
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 39%
Source: Verified school update
Did You Know?
For Connecticut public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,329 per year for in-state students and $15,711 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,887 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
