Mount Wachusett Community College
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is located in Gardner, Massachusetts. MWCC was established back in 1973. It offers students many educational opportunities. With more than 70 academic programs for students to choose from, it is easy for students to find the right academic path that suits their situation. The school serves more than 11,000 students and even has a dual enrollment program that will appeal to those who are looking to transfer credits over to a four-year university. There are also several workforce development courses at this school that train professionals in various career-focused programs.
The practical nursing program at MWCC awards a diploma and allows students to pursue a path as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The nursing degree path will award students with an associate degree and prepare them for careers as registered nurses (RN). There is also an LPN to ADN bridge option for students who have LPN license. Nursing students will have clinical experiences off-site, as well as many classroom experiences. This nursing program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
Number of Students3,854 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate54% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 14 | 87 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 43 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1977 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2009 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $212/credit | |
In State Students | $212/credit | |
Out of State Students | $417/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $9,540 | $9,540 | $18,765 |
ADN | 70 | $14,840 | $14,840 | $29,190 |
BSN | 125 | $26,500 | $26,500 | $52,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of Mount Wachusett Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 53% | $4,712 |
Other Federal Grant | 14% | $305 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $1,169 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $913 |
Federal Student Loans | 33% | $3,728 |
Private Loans | 1% | $6,074 |
$7,693
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,135 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,653 |
$48,001 to $75,000$8,366 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,066 |
Over $110,000$12,646 |
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Student Population
3,854
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,488
Women
1,366
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
68% |
Hispanic |
16% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Asian |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.