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 6,007 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,007 students
- In-state tuition: $4,415
- Out-state tuition: $8,225
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mohawk Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 518 teachers has grown by 79% over five years.
Mohawk Valley Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
518 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mohawk Valley Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Mohawk Valley Community College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,007 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,968 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
3,039 students
579 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
459 students
408 students
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
24%
% Black
7%
19%
% White
72%
39%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.74
College Completion Rate
33%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,415 is less than the state average of $5,464. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,225 is less than the state average of $10,103. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,415
$5,464
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,225
$10,103
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,350
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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 Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing (2.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
2215 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 801-8253
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 801-8253
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| 181 students
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Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-0300
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-0300
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22 Sullivan St
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(800) 654-3210
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(800) 654-3210
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