Mount Wachusett Community College

Mount Wachusett Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Gardner, Massachusetts. Mount Wachusett Community College was founded in 1963 and enrolls 3,674 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Mount Wachusett Community College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Mount Wachusett Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Mount Wachusett Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Mount Wachusett Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Mount Wachusett Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Mount Wachusett Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Mount Wachusett Community College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is September 11.

2021 Mount Wachusett Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	99%
Average GPA	2.5
In-State Tuition	$600
Out-of-State	$5,520
Percent of Need Met	97%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$6,706

Is Mount Wachusett Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Mount Wachusett Community College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Mount Wachusett Community College Acceptance Rate 2020

It is not competitive to get into Mount Wachusett Community College. The acceptance rate at Mount Wachusett Community College is 99%. Out of 1,882 applications received in 2021, 1,858 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Mount Wachusett Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Mount Wachusett Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 59% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Mount Wachusett Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2020, the total market value of the school endowment was $7.4 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,332 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Mount Wachusett Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Mount Wachusett Community College meets 97% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $6,706 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Mount Wachusett Community College. Based on this information, how does Mount Wachusett Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Mount Wachusett Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Mount Wachusett Community College?

Mount Wachusett Community College is located in the small town setting of Gardner, Massachusetts, less than an hour from Boston.

If you want to see Mount Wachusett Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 2 to Gardner, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mount Wachusett Community College and Gardner are like without leaving home.

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