Overview

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

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

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 Management And Systems Technology
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
Veterinary/animal Health Technology
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

1,882

Applied

1,858

Accepted

3,674

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,078

Females Applied

1,065

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

804

Males Applied

793

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

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
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

600

In-state

5,520

Out-of-state

600

In-district

Fees

5,040

Full-time student fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens

Financial Aid

6,746

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,706

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

1,990

Avg. Loan Aid

541

Avg. Grant Aid

6,150

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

97%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,674

Total Undergrad students

5%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (35.11%)

Female (64.89%)

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