Quinsigamond Community College
Location and Contact Information
670 West Boylston StreetWorcester, MA 01606-2092
USA
Main Tel: (508) 853-2300
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Quinsigamond Community College is a public, two-year academic institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was established in 1963. The college enrolls more than 5,000 students annually. QCC offers more than 70 associates degrees and certification programs in diverse areas of study. Quinsaigamond offers more than 20 different majors to its students.
Quinsigamond College also has a Center for Continuing Education, which offers over 400 traditional workshops, online courses, seminars and customized training programs. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations like Asian American Student Organization, Latino Student Organization, Sign Language Club and Theatre Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, engineering technician, hospitality, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
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.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,128 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,072 |
| Books and supplies | $ 720 |
Financial Aid
Quinsigamond Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 71% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 50% | $3,742 |
| Institutional Grant | 9% | $1,359 |
| Federal Grant | 37% | $3,608 |
| Pell Grant | 37% | $3,365 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $612 |
| State or Local Grant | 35% | $1,114 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 29% | $3,110 |
| Federal Loan | 29% | $3,110 |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Quinsigamond Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | 8,522 |
| 2 | Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | 7,394 |
| 3 | Arapahoe Community College | Littleton, CO | 7,204 |
| 4 | Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | 7,152 |
| 5 | Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | 8,100 |
| 6 | Rogers State University | Claremore, OK | 3,913 |
| 7 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 8 | Corning Community College | Corning, NY | 5,190 |
| 9 | Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR | 5,233 |
| 10 | Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ | 9,182 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 634 | 27 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 173 | 22 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 82 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 39 |
Students
Student enrollment was 7,227 in 2009-2010 (4,892 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 0% 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)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
HOSPITALITY
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Services and Allied Professions
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration