Overview
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.
Average Net Price:
$8,688
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.5
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
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
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2037
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,700
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$7,072,667
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$48,413
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
Students receiving federal loans
27%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,269
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,814
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
856
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | September 11 |
Admitted Student Stats
2.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
2,868
Total Number of Undergrads
2,868
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
40
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
8
Countries Represented
7
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
Student Organizations
31
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
8
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,400
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
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
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
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingA 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
I have only completed one semester, but so far, all the classes are really informative.
Phillip from Oakham, MA
Not only have I learned a great deal, but attending this college has given me a bigger apreciation for my major and has gotten me more excited about my future.
Ashley from Westminster, MA
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