Mohawk Valley Community College
- MVCC offers choice, opportunity, and hope by providing accessible and affordable higher education, training, and services that emphasize academic excellence, diversity and a global view. The College is committed to excellence in career and transfer preparation, business, economic and community development, and personal and cultural enrichment.
School Highlights
- Mohawk Valley Community College serves 7,149 students (56% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Mohawk Valley Community College is one of 3 community colleges within Oneida County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Mohawk Valley Community College is Utica School of Commerce (1.8 miles away).
Top Placements (New York)
Listed among the top community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 231 teachers has declined by 15% over five years.
| Mohawk Valley Community College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 231 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 7,149 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 4,024 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,125 students | 538 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 508 | 451 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 4% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| % Black | 6% | 17% |
| % White | 82% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,700 | $35,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The college offers Degrees and Certificate in Art, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, Computer, and Physical Sciences, Engineering Technologies and the Trades, Health Services, Hospitality Programs, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Psychology, Human Services and Education and Social Sciences. The Center for Community and Economic Development at Mohawk Valley Community College is the primary educational resource and training provider for individuals, businesses, and other agencies in the college service area. We are responsive to the educational and training needs of this community through a comprehensive offering of flexible and innovative training programs and services. Mohawk Valley Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Our Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering Technology curricula, and the Surveying Technology curriculum are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC-ABET). The Nursing curriculum is accredited by the National League Accrediting Commission.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mohawk Valley Community College is Utica School of Commerce (1.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Utica School of CommercePrivate, for profit282 students | 1.80 Mi201 Bleecker St
Utica, NY 13501
(315)733-2307 1.80282 - Saint Elizabeth College of NursingPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 2.50 Mi2215 Genessee St
Utica, NY 13501
(315)798-8144 2.50n/a - 3,259 students | 11.10 Mi100 Reservoir Rd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315)866-0300 11.103,259 - 2,910 students | 24.60 Mi80 Eaton Street
Morrisville, NY 13408
(315)684-6000 24.602,910 - Cazenovia CollegePrivate, non-profit1,091 students | 33.70 Mi22 Sullivan St
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(800)654-3210 33.701,091
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