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Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College, commonly referred to as MxCC, was established in 1966. The main campus is located in Middletown, Connecticut. This public community college is under the Connecticut Community Colleges system and covers an area of 38-acres. MxCC's recent enrollments have been more than 3,000 students annually.

Middlesex Community College – Middletown offers a large number of degree programs along with online and distance education courses. The academic divisions of the college are:

  • Division of Business
  • Division of Humanities
  • Division of Mathematics
  • Division of Science & Health
  • Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences

MxCC – Middletown supports various student clubs and organizations. These include the Beta Gamma Xi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Human Services Student Association, and the SPECS (Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing Club).

Overview of Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College is located in Middletown, CT (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Middlesex Community College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in art studies and liberal arts.

Middlesex Community College Selectivity

Middlesex Community College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Middlesex Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

The school had 2,623 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College
100 Training Hill Rd
Middletown, CT 06457-4829
General Phone: (860) 343-5701
http://www.mxcc.commnet.edu

Middlesex Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts84general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Medical Support And Technology50mental health services tech, radiation therapist, opticianry, allied health and medical assisting
Business And Management36business and related services, accounting technology, MIS, merchandising and sales, banking
Security And Law Enforcement11criminal justice and police
Education And Teaching8instructional media design
Art Studies7art studies
Family And Social Work7child care management
Conservation And Resource Management4environmental science
Media4radio and TV tech, communication studies
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4recreational therapy
Office And Administration3administrative assistant
Engineering1engineering science
Engineering Technician1engineering technology
Therapy And Counseling0substance abuse counseling

Number of programs and degrees for Middlesex Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree20121
Award of less than 1 academic year1714
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years21

Student Body

In 2007, Middlesex Community College had a total enrollment of 2,623 students (1,569 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White75%
Black8%
Hispanic9%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1925%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-395%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Connecticut100%

Middlesex Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time37 %
Part-Time26 %

Middlesex Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Middletown, 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.

Middlesex Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,828
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,400
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Middlesex Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 803800)

Middlesex Community College Faculty

Middlesex Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1411
Non-tenured, but on tenure track59

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$84,46810$83,921
Associate professoracademic year3$64,5243$60,898
Assistant professoracademic year3$64,0585$57,539
Instructoracademic year2*2*
All faculty totalacademic year19$74,64120$70,347

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

Middlesex Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

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

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design

ENGINEERING
Engineering Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Middlesex Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Middlesex Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Middlesex Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Middlesex Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Middlesex Community College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Middlesex Community College % of degrees in business and management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Middlesex Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Middlesex Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)

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