For over 41 years, Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA has provided thousands of men and women opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth, whether preparing them for immediate entry into the workforce, transfer to bachelor level programs in four-year colleges and universities, or for personal and cultural enrichment. Area and regional businesses and professionals such as Intel Corporation, Verizon, Kennedy Diecasting, Waters Corporation, UPS, Ken-Weld, and Saint Gobain have benefited as well through regular and customized workforce training and education programming designed in partnership. In addition, the College works directly with K-12 school systems in a variety of collaborations and partnerships.
School Highlights
Quinsigamond Community College serves 6,942 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 6,942 students
In-state tuition: $5,094
Out-state tuition: $10,038
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 43%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Quinsigamond Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Quinsigamond Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,942 students
2,732 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
2,425 students
1,152 students
# Part-Time Students
4,517 students
1,580 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
461 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,425 students
1,092 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,517 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
417 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
57%
55%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,400
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,094 is more than the state average of $4,424. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,038 is more than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,094
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,038
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,406
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,189
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
QCC was established in 1963 to provide access to higher education
to residents of Central Massachusetts. Since the early 60s,
enrollment has grown from 300 to over 13,000 full and part-time day
and evening students served. Over 70 associate degree and
certificate career options in Business, Health Care, Technology,
Liberal Arts, and Human Services. The College also offers a wide
variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars through its
Division of Continuing Education at its downtown College at
CitySquare campus. In addition, over 300 noncredit and nearly 35
credit courses are offered online. The College also has program
locations at the Senior Center in Worcester (Hotel/Rest. Mgt.),
Blackstone Valley Reg. Technical High School in Upton (Automotive
Technology), and Southbridge High School, Southbridge (evening
classes offerings). At Quinsigamond Community College, students are
our first priority. We are here to support you throughout your
educational career; we want to help you become successful in the
professional career of your choice. We strive to improve our
service delivery -- with upgraded technology, specialized learning
centers and dedicated faculty and staff -- all on hand to deliver
the best instruction and support to you! The College is accredited
by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Membership in the Association indicates that an institution has
been stringently evaluated and found to meet high standards agreed
upon by qualified educators.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 6,942 students
In-state tuition: $5,094
Out-state tuition: $10,038
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 43%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Quinsigamond Community College (2022)
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