Manchester Community College

School Highlights

Manchester Community College serves 2,133 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,133 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,848
  • Out-state tuition: $15,008
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 190 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Manchester Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
190 staff
145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Manchester Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Manchester Community College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,133 students
821 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
601 students
201 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,532 students
620 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Manchester Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New Hampshire.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
601 students
201 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,532 students
620 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
7%
5%
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% White
3%
3%
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% Hawaiian
59%
65%
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% Two or more races
26%
23%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manchester Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
Diversity Score
0.58
0.52
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3037%
0.3037%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,500
$36,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,848 is less than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,008 is less than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,848
$6,952
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,008
$15,095
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
75%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Manchester Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,000
$14,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Manchester Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$7,196
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Manchester Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Manchester Community College cost?
Manchester Community College's tuition is approximately $6,848 for In-State students and $15,008 for Out-State students.
What schools are Manchester Community College often compared to?
Manchester Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like NHTI-Concord's Community College, Nashua Community College by visitors of our site.
In what neighborhood is Manchester Community College located?
Manchester Community College is located in the West Side neighborhood of Manchester, NH.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,133 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,848
  • Out-state tuition: $15,008
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New Hampshire public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is Nashua Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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