Mount Wachusett Community College is a public community college located in Gardner, MA. It offers 68 programs for degree/certificate. (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 of Mount Wachusett Community College is $6,000 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Massachusetts public community colleges' average ($10,966).

The school has 2,868 students, which is lower than Massachusetts community collleges' average (2,574). In addition, 896 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Massachusetts community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - MWCC
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
MWCC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs41NOT OFFERED
Total Programs2543NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Public Relations/Image ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 41 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
BiotechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services (other) NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 74 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training21 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 31 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 5 completers
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) Enrollment

Of the 2,868 total students, 1,632 students enrolled through distance learning (896 students enrolled exclusively and 736 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

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Mount Wachusett Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, 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%)