Manchester Community College

Ranks 33rd in Connecticut and 2839th overall
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Overall Score On StateUniversity.com (about)	44.9
Total CostOn-Campus Attendance	$4,200
AdmissionSuccess rate	N/A
Student RatioRatio of students to faculty	31 : 1
Retention(Full-Time / Part-Time)	58% / 43%
EnrollmentTotal (all students)	7,366

Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Undergraduate	Associates
Graduate	N/A
Undergraduate Population	Mixed part/full-time two-year
Enrollment	Exclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & Setting	Medium two-year

Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offering	Associate's degree
Calendar System	Semester
Years of college work required	N/A
Variable Tuition
Religious Affiliation	N/A
Congressional District	901

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Manchester Community College?
3126th for total cost of attendance
	In District	In State	Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition	$2,832	$2,832	$8,496
FT Undergraduate Required Fees	$368	$368	$1,064
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour	$118	$118	$354

FT Graduate Tuition	N/A	N/A	N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees	N/A	N/A	N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour	N/A	N/A	N/A

Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus	$4,200	$4,200	$10,560
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family	$14,284	$14,284	$20,644
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family	$7,276	$7,276	$13,636

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
	In District	In State	Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees	$2,828↓ $2,984	$2,828↓ $2,984	$8,444↓ $8,912

	Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies	$1,000(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board	N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses	N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board	$5,572(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses	$4,512(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board	$3,076(N/C)

What criteria does Manchester Community College use for admissions?
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record	N/A / N/A / N/A
College Prep. Completion	N/A
Recommendations	N/A
Formal competency demo	N/A
Admission test scores	N/A
TOEFL	N/A
Other tests	N/A

What types of credits does Manchester Community College accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships	NJCAA

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity	N/A
Meals per Week	N/A

Room Fee	N/A
Board Fee	N/A

Reported area around or near Manchester, CT 06040
Surrounding community	Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)

Total Population	54,743 (53,973 urban / 770 rural)
Households	23,199 (2.31 people per house)
Median Household Income	$49,414
Families	14,011 (2.93 people per family)

Manchester Community College 821st for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary	$69,644 ($69,842 male / $69,513 female)
Number of FT Faculty	111 (44 male / 67 female)
Number of PT Faculty	393
FT Faculty Ratio	0.3 : 1
Total Benefits	$3,737,357

Manchester Community College Academics

Manchester Community College (MCC) offers more that 90 degrees and certificates. MCC is also the largest of the state community colleges and sees nearly 6,000 students walk through its doors every year.

Manchester offers many degrees and certificates in a variety of fields including graphic design, computer network technology and communication in seven areas of study.

The Business degree at MCC is situated for students looking to take courses in accounting, business administration, and marketing. Students may choose a business degree with an entrepreneurship option that prepares graduates who want to start their own business.

There is also an Engineering and Technology department at MCC that offers classes in computer science, engineering science and technology studies. The technology studies degree has track options in industrial, electronics and CAD technology. The Technology Studies Associates degree is a program that is partnered with the Connecticut College of Technology Pathways program that allows students to take their courses at Manchester.

The Social Service Associates degree is designed for students who want diverse employment opportunities. Options include criminal justice and early childhood education.

Certificate Programs include medical insurance specialist, computer maintenance technology and gerontology.

MCC also offers online classes and flexible continuing education courses designed for working adults.

Manchester Community College is accredited by the Board of Governors for Higher Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Manchester Community College.

Financial Aid

Students must show proof of a high school diploma or equivalent and must be enrolled into a program at least half time to be considered for financial aid.

The school offers many types of loans and grants including the Federal Work Study and Federal Family Education Loan Program.

Scholarships include the MCC Scholarship Program and the Connecticut Aid to Public Colleges fund.

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Manchester Community College 5574th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Manchester Community College Students

Manchester Community College was founded in 1963 in Manchester, Connecticut. The campus of MCC is located on 160 acres consisting of large wooded areas and open spaces.

There are three relatively known buildings on campus; The Learning Resource Center, the Arts, Sciences and Technologies Center and the Frederick Lowe Building. The college’s courtyard is known as “The Village” and houses the musical arts program.

The Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery and fine arts studio is on the campus of MCC.

There are more than 35 student clubs on campus including business organizations and an Internet radio station.

The Fitness Center at MCC is open to all students and offers weight training facilities as well as courses in kickboxing and fencing.

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Manchester Community College?

Athletics

MCC offers four sports teams with intercollegiate programs. These include men and women’s soccer, men’s baseball and women’s basketball.

The “Cougars” compete in Region 21 of the NJCAA.


Total	20	156	116	56	4	1,234	126	1,712
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	8	10	18	14		78	12	140
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General		4	4	4		28	10	50
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	2	2	4		2	46		56
Child Care Provider/Assistant						6	14	20
Child Care and Support Services Management		2	2			34	2	40
Commercial and Advertising Art			2			30	4	36
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other						4		4
Community Organization and Advocacy
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician						2		2
Computer Programming/Programmer, General						10		10
Computer Science	4					8		12
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other						2		2
Computer and Information Sciences, General						2		2
Criminal Justice/Police Science	2	16	20			126	2	166
Education, General
Engineering Science		6	6			10		22
Engineering Technology, General			4			18	6	28
Environmental Science
Fine/Studio Arts, General			4			22	6	32
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management		8	2	2		62	12	86
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other	2					12	2	16
General Studies		40	26	14		364	26	470
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management		2	2	4		12	6	26
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology/Technician						2		2
Information Science/Studies		2				6	2	10
Kinesiology and Exercise Science			4			18		22
Legal Assistant/Paralegal		8	4			52	4	68
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	2	8	2	10	2	58	10	92
Management Information Systems, General						2		2
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD			4			32		36
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other			2			10		12
Music, General		2				10	2	14
Occupational Therapist Assistant		2		2		30		34
Physical Therapist Assistant							2	2
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician						2		2
Radio and Television		2	2			30		34
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist		8		4		18	2	32
Social Work		4				14	2	20
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling		8	4			28		40
Surgical Technology/Technologist		18				26		44
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy		4				20		24
Tourism and Travel Services Management				2				2

Manchester Community College

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