Mohawk Valley Community College

1101 Sherman Dr
Utica, NY 13501-5394

Tel: (315)792-5400

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 Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Mohawk Valley Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Oneida County, NY.
The nearest community college to Mohawk Valley Community College is Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing (2.5 miles away).

Top Placements

Mohawk Valley Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

The teacher population of 231 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Mohawk Valley Community College	(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	231 staff	81 staff

The student population of Mohawk Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mohawk Valley Community College diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	7,149 students	1,701 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	31:1	28:1

# Full-Time Students	4,024 students	1,163 students

# Part-Time Students	3,125 students	538 students

Total Dormitory Capacity	-	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%

Diversity Score	0.32	0.69

College Completion Rate	23%	27%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$33,700	$35,200

The public in-state tuition of $4,415 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,225 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,415	$5,512

Out-State Tuition Fees	$8,225	$10,202

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,860	$13,006

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,549

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Mohawk Valley Community College is Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing (2.5 miles away).

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Man stabs friend, cuts himself during fight at Mohawk Valley Community College: cops
posted on December 14, 2019 at 03:21:00 pm
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Mohawk Valley Community College hit by cyber attack
posted on September 3, 2019 at 09:47:00 pm
While a "sophisticated" cyber attack on systems at Mohawk Valley Community College caused some problems, the college does not ...
Mohawk Valley Community College To Go Tobacco Free - WIBX AM 950
posted on June 21, 2016 at 08:51:11 pm
Mohawk Valley Community College is going tobacco free on both its Utica and Rome campuses starting on August 15th. The policy, approved by the MVCC Board of Trustees, prohibits the use of tobacco and tobacco-re ...

Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in New York is St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.