Mount Wachusett Community College
Mount Wachusett Community College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and three satellite locations in northern Massachusetts. Among the college’s over 70 academic programs, the Mount offers a number of accelerated courses that can be completed in just seven weeks. Throughout the year, MWCC sponsors a number of all-campus social events including karaoke nights, film screenings, and barbecues. Thanks to investments in solar and wind energy on campus, the Mount has been recognized for its excellence in sustainable energy leadership by the US EPA and National Wildlife Federation.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | September 11 |
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
2,868
Total Number of Undergrads
2,868
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,000 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $10,920 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1540 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
97%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,716
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,700
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$908
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
28%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,783
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$95
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
31
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
59%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,400
What Students Are Saying
A great stepping stone that will help you achieve what you thought you never could before.
Working around your own schedule and busy life at this college is definitely possible.
MWCC will do whatever it takes to help you succeed and is with you every step of the way!
Working around your own schedule and busy life at this college is definitely possible.
MWCC will do whatever it takes to help you succeed and is with you every step of the way!
Shilo from Gardner, MA
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