Quinsigamond Community College

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA
location
Public
type
Urban
setting
58%
42%
student ratio
7,370
total students
Tuition Cost $720 | $6,900
in-state | out-of-state
Rolling
fall application deadline
58%
acceptance rate
Non-competitive
admission difficulty
Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.
Not
Reported
sat math
Not
Reported
sat reading
Not
Reported
sat writing
Not
Reported
act composite

Majors & Degrees

Degrees Offered
Bachelor's
Associate's
  • Area and ethnic studies
    • Deaf Studies
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Biological/life sciences
    • Biology/Biological Sciences
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Biotechnology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Business/marketing
    • Business Administration and Management
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Business/Commerce
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Hospitality Administration
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Restaurant/Food Services Management
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Computer and information sciences
    • Computer and Information Sciences
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Computer and Information Systems Security
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Computer Graphics
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Computer Programming
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Computer Programming (Specific Applications)
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Computer Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Computer Systems Analysis
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Education
    • Early Childhood Education
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Elementary Education
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Kindergarten/Preschool Education
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Engineering
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Pre-Engineering
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Engineering technologies
    • Biomedical Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Computer Engineering Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Electromechanical Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Energy Management and Systems Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Laser and Optical Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Telecommunications Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • English
    • English
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Health professions and related sciences
    • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Dental Hygiene
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Dental Services and Allied Professions Related
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic)
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Health Information/Medical Records Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Secretary
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Occupational Therapist Assistant
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Radiologic Technology/Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Respiratory Care Therapy
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • History
    • History
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    • Criminal Justice/Police Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Fire Services Administration
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Liberal arts/general studies
    • General Studies
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Mechanic and repair technologies
    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Natural resources/environmental science
    • Environmental Science
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Physical sciences
    • Chemistry
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Psychology
    • Psychology
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Public administration and social services
    • Human Services
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
  • Visual and performing arts
    • Directing and Theatrical Production
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Game and Interactive Media Design
      Associate Degree offered for this major.
    • Music
      Associate Degree offered for this major.

Admissions

58% of applicants are admitted.
  • Acceptance Rate
    • Applied3,829
    • Accepted2,254
    • Acceptance Rate58%
    • Enrolled7,370
    • Female Applicants2,013
    • Females Accepted1,100
    • Female Acceptance Rate54%
    • Male Applicants1,816
    • Males Accepted1,154
    • Male Acceptance Rate63%
  • Applying
    • Application Fee $20
    • Required for All Transcript of high school record
    • Required for Some Interview
    • Average high school GPA for first-year freshman
  • Application Deadlines
    • Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
    • Fall freshmen Yes
    • Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
    • Early decision plan Not Reported
    • Other early decision plan Not Reported
    • Transfer Yes
  • Test Scores Accepted
    • Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
    • * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition
    • In-state tuition *$720
    • Out-of-state tuition *$6,900
    • In-district tuitionNot Reported
    • * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
  • Fees
    • Full-time student fees$6,000
    • Room and board *Not Reported
    • Room only *Not Reported
    • * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
  • Other Payment Considerations
    • Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
    • Tuition pre-payment planNo
    • Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
    • Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

Student Body

  • Gender
    • Total Undergraduate Students7,370
    • Male Student Percentage42%
    • Female Student Percentage58%
  • Race/Ethnicity
    • Hispanic/Latino18.62%
    • Black or African American13.27%
    • White or Caucasian54.49%
    • American Indian or Alaska Native.38%
    • Asian4.84%
    • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.09%
    • Two or more races2.84%
    • Unknown or International Student4.86%
  • Other Student Statistics
    • International Breakout.61% representing 43 other countries
    • Out-of-state Students1.6% out-of-state student

Campus Life

  • Housing
    • College-owned housing available No
    • Housing Requirements Not Reported
    • Housing options Not Reported
    • Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing Not Reported
  • Student Activities
    • Student-run campus newspaper Yes
    • Drama / theater group Yes
    • Student-run radio station No
    • Student-run television station No
    • Marching band No
    • Choral groups No
  • Student Services
    • Legal services No
    • Health clinic No
    • Personal / psychological counseling Yes
    • Women's center No
  • Student Organizations
    • Greek fraternities No
    • Greek sororities No
    • Local fraternities No
    • Local sororities No
    • Other organizations Not Reported
    • Most popular organizations Academic-Related Clubs, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, Anime Club, Psi Beta Club
  • Campus Security and Safety
    • 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
    • 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
    • Students patrols Not Reported
    • Late-night transport / escort services Yes
    • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Not Reported
    • Other Not Reported

Athletics

Member of the: National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
  • Men's Sports
    • Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
    • Baseball No Yes No
    • Basketball Yes Yes No
    • Cheerleading No No No
    • Soccer Yes No No
    • Table Tennis Yes No No
    • Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
    • Volleyball Yes No No
  • Women's Sports
    • Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
    • Baseball No No No
    • Basketball Yes Yes No
    • Cheerleading Yes No No
    • Soccer Yes No No
    • Table Tennis Yes No No
    • Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
    • Volleyball Yes No No

Faculty

  • Faculty Breakdown
    • Total Faculty532
    • Full-time Percentage27%
    • Part-time Percentage73%
    • Female Percentage59%
    • Male Percentage41%
    • Student:Faculty Ratio16:1 or 4,245 students to 270 faculty

Location & Contact

670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606-2092
United States

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