Mount Wachusett Community College
About Mount Wachusett Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mount Wachusett Community College teaches in Gardner, in the hills of central Massachusetts. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1963
Location
Gardner, Massachusetts
Students
3,059
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
23.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,160
Out-of-state: $11,080
Avg Net Price
$7,931
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,118
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
23.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.4%
Transfer Out
11%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$7.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 23.8% graduation rate is below average, but 63.4% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,160
In-State
$11,080
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,540
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,487
After Financial Aid
$7,931
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,899
Receive Grants
43.9%
Take Loans
16.9%
Tuition is $6,160/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,931.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Mount Wachusett Community College fund their education.
While in School
43.9%
Get Grants
Free money
16.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$27,199
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,252
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$109/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,252, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Mount Wachusett Community College.
Gender
66.6%
Female
33%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,059
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.3%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
38%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 67% of the student body. 48.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
3,059
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mount Wachusett Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,118
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$75K
74 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$29K
67 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$45K
36 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$43K
31 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$44K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
—
19 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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