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Manchester Community College, MCC, is situated in Manchester, Connecticut. It was founded in 1963 and is the state’s largest community college. Situated on a 160 acre campus with large open and wooded spaces, the college offers programs at both the certificate and degree levels. The academic divisions of the College are as follows:
MCC participates in Region XXI of Division III of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The school fields four athletics teams, nicknamed the Cougars, which participate in soccer and basketball for women, and soccer and baseball for men. MCC also has a Student Senate and Student Activities Committee that look after the interests of the students. Additionally, the college has a number of student clubs and organizations including the Business Students' Association, the Film Guild, and Phi Theta Kappa Society.
The main campus of Manchester Community College is in Manchester, CT (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Manchester Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, family and social work, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Manchester Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Manchester Community College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 6,484 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Manchester Community College is a learner-centered institution committed to access, excellence and relevance.
MCC enriches the academic, economic and cultural life of the community it serves by providing comprehensive, innovative and affordable life-long learning opportunities to diverse populations."
More complete details are provided below.
Manchester Community College
Great Path
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
General Phone: (860) 512-3000
http://www.mcc.commnet.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 251 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 99 | accounting technology, business and related services, MIS, merchandising and sales, banking |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 98 | criminal justice and police |
| Family and Social Work | 71 | foodservice management, child care provider, social work, community organization |
| Medical Support and Technology | 30 | respiratory care tech, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting, medical lab tech, mental health services tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 30 | occupational therapist assistant, recreational therapy, exercise science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | substance abuse counseling, physical therapist assistant, mental and social health services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | information science, computer science, computer programming, computer support, computer and info science |
| Media | 20 | radio and television, communication and journalism |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 18 | administrative assistant, receptionist |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 17 | pastry |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | mechanical drafting, engineering technology, industrial tech, environmental engineering tech, computer systems tech, computer engineering tech |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering science, industrial engineering |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 5 | hotel management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Manchester Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 613 | 38 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 141 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, Manchester Community College had a total enrollment of 6,484 students (4,054 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Manchester, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,984 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,912 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Manchester Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 139200)
Manchester Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $83,619 | 31 | $85,118 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $70,504 | 12 | $68,325 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $59,375 | 8 | $54,559 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $48,500 | 11 | $49,374 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $71,043 | 63 | $71,182 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Engineering Technology, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manchester Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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