Mount Wachusett Community College

Mount Wachusett Community College is a public community college located in Gardner, MA. It offers 68 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 5 programs). It is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,000 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for out-of-state students at Mount Wachusett Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($10,966) of public community colleges in Massachusetts.
It has 2,868 students that are lower than the average population (2,574 students) of community colleges in Massachusetts. In addition, 896 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Massachusetts community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $36,400.

Academic Overview

Mount Wachusett Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Gardner, Massachusetts.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,000 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for other students on average. It offers 68 degree programs through 25 Certificate, 43 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 5 programs (4 Certificate, 1 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address444 Green St, Gardner, MA
Phone978-632-6600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,000
Out-of-State$10,920
Student Population »2,868 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »27%
Transfer-out Rate10%
Retention Rate53% (Full-time)
49% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,435
Students to Faculty12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,000 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for out-of-state students at Mount Wachusett Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,966) over public community colleges in Massachusetts.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Mount Wachusett Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Massachusetts community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,000$10,920
Books & Supplies$1,540
Off-Campus Living Costs$14,285
Average Financial Aid$5,435
Cost of Attendance$21,825$26,745
After Financial Aid$16,390$21,310
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,400
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Mount Wachusett Community College$6,000$10,920
Public Community Colleges in Massachusetts$5,706$10,966
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Mount Wachusett Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 5 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs41NOT OFFERED
Total Programs2543NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (other)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Environmental StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 41 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
BiotechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 74 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,868 students at Mount Wachusett Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,009 male students and 2,147 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,1569032,253
Male Students1,009356653
Female Students2,1475471,600

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Mount Wachusett Community College, there are 2,868 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,632 students were attending classes through distance learning (896 students are enrolled exclusively and 736 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,868
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses896
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses736
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,236

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