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Middlesex Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in Middletown, Connecticut, MxCC 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 Middlesex 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.

Middlesex 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, MxCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at MxCC is reported to be 19%, 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 MxCC is 57% , 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 MxCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,476

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,428

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Middlesex Community College received on average $6,777 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.

$6,777
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 163 47% $4,827 $786,784
Other Federal Grant 298 86% $4,141 $1,234,142
State Grant/Scholarships 242 70% $2,729 $660,478
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 127 37% $985 $125,070
Total Grant & Scholarships 298 86% $6,777 $2,019,690

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Middlesex 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 Middlesex Community College students is 19.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.9%.

19.3%

  • African American 7.1% 2 students
  • white 23.8% 36 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 15.5% 9 students

Service Offerings

Middlesex 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

Middlesex 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

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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