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Manchester Community College

Manchester Community College

Manchester Community College, MCC, was founded in 1963. The college, which is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, was formerly called New Hampshire Community Technical College at Manchester; it was named Manchester Community College in 2008. The college offers over 90 degrees and certificates in disciplines like automotive technology, computer science, and accounting. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • Center for Business and Technologies
  • Liberal Arts Division
  • Mathematics, Science and Health Careers Division
  • Social Science and Hospitality Division

Manchester Community College provides financial aid to eligible students. The college’s athletics teams, nicknamed Cougars, include baseball, women's soccer, women's basketball, and men's soccer.

Overview of Manchester Community College

MCC is found in Manchester, NH. Manchester is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at MCC.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. MCC is known for its programs in business and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

MCC Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 2,174 in 2007-2008 at MCC.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Being responsive to the diverse communities we serve, our mission at NHCTC-M is to be an accessible, student-centered, comprehensive community college that promotes and fosters the intellectual, cultural, and economic vibrancy of our region."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting MCC

Manchester Community College
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102-8518
General Phone: (603) 668-6706
http://www.manchestercommunitycollege.edu

MCC Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management46accounting, business management, marketing
Mechanics and Repair46automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech
Nursing and Emergency Medicine40registered nursing
Medical Support and Technology26medical assistant, medical coding, phlebotomy
Liberal Arts20liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Production Trades17welding
Education and Teaching12early childhood education, education
Construction Trades12carpentry
Design11interior design, graphic design
Media7printing equipment operation
Engineering Technician5architectural engineering tech
Computer Science and Engineering5computer and info science
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy4health and fitness
Family and Social Work3human services
Medical Administration2medical secretary
Office and Administration2administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for MCC in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree20821
Award of less than 1 academic year5014

MCC Student Body

In 2007-2008, MCC had a total enrollment of 2,174 students (1,260 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White69%
Black2%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown23%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1923%
20-2118%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Hampshire98%
Massachusetts1%
State unknown1%

MCC Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %
Part-Time35 %

MCC Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Manchester, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

MCC Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,792
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,992
Books and supplies$ 888

Financial Aid:
MCC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 258200)

MCC Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$69,5531*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$69,5531*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year14$49,93523$53,417
Associate professoracademic year2*6$44,442
Assistant professoracademic year2*1*
All faculty totalacademic year18$48,28530$51,192

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

MCC Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

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MCC Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets MCC Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%MCC % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%MCC % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%MCC % of degrees in construction trades
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%MCC Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%MCC % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%MCC % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%MCC % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in design
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%MCC % of degrees in design
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%MCC Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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