Mount Wachusett Community College
Mount Wachusett Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Gardner, MA. Mount Wachusett Community College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Mount Wachusett Community College is $6,000 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.25% from last year at MWCC.
- Total 2,868 students have enrolled in MWCC and, of that, 896 students enrolled online exclusively.
- MWCC offers 68 programs and 5 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of MWCC is 27% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Mount Wachusett Community College is $6,000 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.25% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,668 | $10,588 |
| 2021 | $5,668 | $10,588 |
| 2022 | $5,668 | $10,588 |
| 2023 | $5,760 | $10,680 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | $10,920 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Mount Wachusett Community College offers 66 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 5 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Mount Wachusett Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 41 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 66 | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 198 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 44 |
| Business Administration and Management | 27 |
| Business/Commerce | 27 |
| General Studies | 26 |
Student Population
Total 2,868 students have enrolled to Mount Wachusett Community College. By gender, there are 907 male and 1,961 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.46 to 1.
Mount Wachusett Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 896 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 86 | 36 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 290 | 86 | 204 |
| Hispanic | 563 | 149 | 414 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 1,765 | 582 | 1,183 |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 36 | 65 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 43 | 14 | 29 |
| Total | 2,868 | 907 | 1,961 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Mount Wachusett Community College is 27% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $5,435 and 53% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 53% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,435 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 60 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 286 |