Mount Wachusett Community College
Location and Contact Information
444 Green StGardner, MA 01440-1000
USA
Main Tel: (978) 632-6600
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Mount Wachusett Community College, established in 1963, is a 2-year community college situated in Gardner, Massachusetts. The college serves more than 25 towns and cities in North Central Massachusetts. MWCC has satellite sites in:
- Athol
- Devens
- Fitchburg
- Leominster
- Orange
MWCC offers over forty academic programs which allow the students to earn associate of applied science, associate degree of arts, associate degree of science, as well as certificate. The college offer courses in day and evening classes, on weekends, and online. The main campus covers an area of more than 250 acres.
Mount Wachusett Community College offers several clubs and organizations for student development. The students of the college enjoy many support services such as the Academic Support Center and the Fitness and Wellness Center.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, business and management, computer science and engineering, and law.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Mount Wachusett Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | 7,902 |
| 2 | CUNY York College | Jamaica, NY | 7,157 |
| 3 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | 3,525 |
| 4 | City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | Chicago, IL | 4,063 |
| 5 | North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | 8,035 |
| 6 | City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | Chicago, IL | 9,711 |
| 7 | CUNY Lehman College | Bronx, NY | 11,860 |
| 8 | CUNY Bronx Community College | Bronx, NY | 9,117 |
| 9 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | 6,303 |
| 10 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Chicago, IL | 8,342 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 462 | 26 |
| < 1 year certificate | 196 | 14 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 62 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 44 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 27 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,385 in 2009-2010 (2,820 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
- Human Services
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services
SCIENCE
- Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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