Overview

Mount Wachusett Community College is a 2-year institution located in Gardner, MA.

Location & Contact

Address 444 Green Street
Gardner, MA  01440-1378
United States

Contact Ms. Marcia Rosbury-Henne
Dean of Admissions and Enrollment
Email: admissions@mwcc.mass.edu
Phone: 978-632-6600
Fax: 978-630-9558

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant		×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General		×
Biotechnology		×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General		×
Business/commerce, General		×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies		×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician		×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General		×
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design		×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching		×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Energy Systems Technology/technician		×
Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology/technician		×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management		×
Child Development		×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other		×
Alternative And Complementary Medical Support Services, Other		×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician		×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist		×
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator		×
Medical/clinical Assistant		×
Pharmacy		×
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other		×
Physical Therapy Assistant		×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse		×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General		×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal		×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies		×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies		×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General		×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician		×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General		×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies		×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology		×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General		×
Physical Sciences, General		×
Physics, General		×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General		×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections		×
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration		×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies		×
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician		×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General		×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General		×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,030

Applied

1,926

Accepted

3,204

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,030

Females Applied

1,926

Females Accepted

38%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

2.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	College transcripts

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	September 11th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

600

In-state

5,520

Out-of-state

600

In-district

Fees

5,160

Full-time student fees

Financial Aid

7,308

Avg. Financial Aid Package

7,155

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

1,955

Avg. Loan Aid

1,303

Avg. Grant Aid

6,822

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

97%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

5%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,204

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	22.79%
Black or African American	10.38%
White or Caucasian	58.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	2.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.88%
Other	1.8%

Gender

Male (33.77%)

Female (66.23%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Orientation, Fall Fest and Commencement Dinner/Awards Ceremony

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
The National Society of Leadership and Success

Most popular organizations:
Student Nurse Association, Dental Hygienist Club, Early Childhood and Elementary Education Club, Art Club and ALANA

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
security cameras, access cards for laboratory access

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		No	No
Football		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		No	No
Football		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

655

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 327

Part-time - 328

Male - 212

Female - 443