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Mount Wachusett Community College (The Mount)
- 444 Green St
- Gardner, MA 01440
- OPEID College Code: 00217200
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- General Phone: (978) 632-6600
- President: Daniel Asquino
- Website: WWW.MWCC.MASS.EDU
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 4,147
- College Alias: The Mount, MWCC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - The Mount Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 30% | 24% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,519 | $3,116 | $1,339 | $562 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.1% | 9.9% | 10.5% |
| Number in Default | 36 | 50 | 45 |
| Number in Repayment | 441 | 502 | 427 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,654 | $3,414 | $3,294 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,574 | $8,334 | $8,214 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,654 | $4,214 | $4,094 |
| Out of State | $9,574 | $9,134 | $9,014 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,554 | $13,114 | $13,594 |
| Out of State | $18,474 | $18,034 | $18,514 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,554 | $7,114 | $6,894 |
| Out of State | $12,474 | $12,034 | $11,814 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,147 Undergraduate: 4,147
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,440 Female: 2,707
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,440 Female: 2,707
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,815 Part-Time: 2,332
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,815 Part-Time: 2,332
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 55 | 1% |
| American Indian | 10 | 0.2% |
| Black | 219 | 5% |
| Asian | 92 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 369 | 9% |
| White | 2,963 | 71% |
| Unknown | 439 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 90 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 834 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 736 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 506 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 492 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 347 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 301 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 455 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 175 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 195 | 5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 673 | 301 | 372 |
| Faculty Status | 205 | 70 | 135 |
| Tenured Faculty | 37 | 37 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 212 | 77 | 135 |
| Primarily Instruction | 205 | 70 | 135 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 70 | 70 | - |
| Other Professionals | 321 | 84 | 237 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 70 | 70 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 23 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,554 (70) | $64,903 (22) | $58,561 (48) |
| Professor | $65,158 (36) | $70,121 (16) | $61,187 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $55,889 (18) | $52,526 (4) | $56,850 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,616 (14) | $47,913 (2) | $56,900 (12) |
| Instructor | $54,236 (2) | - (-) | $54,236 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,919 (7) | $48,962 (4) | $48,861 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,688 (77) | $61,081 (26) | $57,468 (51) |
| Professor | $65,158 (36) | $70,121 (16) | $61,187 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $55,889 (18) | $52,526 (4) | $56,850 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,616 (14) | $47,913 (2) | $56,900 (12) |
| Instructor | $54,236 (2) | - (-) | $54,236 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 20% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 5% |
| Asian | 24% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 20% |
| Unknown | 13% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
