Manchester Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	14%

Located in Manchester, Connecticut, Manchester Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Manchester Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Manchester Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Manchester Community College is reported to be 14%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Connecticut state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 64% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Manchester Community College is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Connecticut is 77%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Manchester Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,516

Cost of attendance at Manchester Community College in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

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Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,468

Cost of attendance at Manchester Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Manchester Community College received on average $6,776 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,776

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	257	44%	$4,582	$1,177,594
Other Federal Grant	524	89%	$4,247	$2,225,274
State Grant/Scholarships	462	78%	$2,386	$1,102,244
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	229	39%	$1,004	$229,863
Total Grant & Scholarships	525	89%	$6,776	$3,557,381

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Manchester Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Manchester Community College students is 14.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 11.2%.

14.1%

asian 16.1% 5 students
African American 6.3% 7 students
white 17.8% 49 students
unknown 28.6% 2 students
hispanic 12.7% 17 students

Service Offerings

Manchester Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Manchester Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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