- Mount Wachusett Community College is an accredited, public two-year institution serving 29 cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts. The 269-acre main campus is located in Gardner, Massachusetts. Satellite sites are located in Leominster, Fitchburg, and Devens. The college offers over 70 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as adult education/high school completion programs, education and training for business and industry, and noncredit continuing education programs. MWCC students enjoy many support services and resources including Mount Fitness, the gym and wellness center and the 555-seat Theatre at the Mount.
School Highlights
Mount Wachusett Community College serves 3,099 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,099 students
- In-state tuition: $5,068
- Out-state tuition: $9,988
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 595 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mount Wachusett Community College
(MA) 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
595 staff
290 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mount Wachusett Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Mount Wachusett Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,099 students
2,012 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
903 students
903 students
# Part-Time Students
2,196 students
1,109 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
231 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
903 students
903 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,196 students
1,059 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
105 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
5%
% Asian
10%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
19%
19%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
64%
47%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2141%
0.2182%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,068 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 $9,988 is more than the state average of $9,401. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,068
$4,424
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,988
$9,401
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,284
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,910
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- MWCC is a learning community committed to quality instruction, innovative curriculum, and personalized support. Providing a supportive, creative learning environment for students, faculty, and staff is a high priority. The college is committed to building and maintaining a supportive learning environment that values creativity and diverse perspectives and contributions of all members of the community. We are responsible for equipping our students with essential learning skills to be successful lifelong learners able to adapt easily and acquire new knowledge and skills for a changing world. MWCC's main campus is in Gardner and its satellite campuses are located in Leominster (Leominster Campus & Corporate Training Center), Fitchburg, Athol, Orange, and Devens (Shriver Job Corps, Devens Learning Center, and the Devens Center). The main campus includes an academic building with fully-equipped classrooms, laboratories, studios, library and theatre. In addition, the MWCC Fitness & Wellness Center offers a gymnasium, athletic field, running track, racquetball courts, pool, weight room, and fitness center. MWCC offers its students education for a changing world. Our students learn from dynamic, dedicated faculty in small classes. At the Mount you will receive individualized attention, not only in the classroom, but all across the campus through a wide variety of student services including tutoring and counseling. Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mount Wachusett Community College cost?
Mount Wachusett Community College's tuition is approximately $5,068 for In-State students and $9,988 for Out-State students.
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