Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,000 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,920 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,330 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,651 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 37.73% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 20.83% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Mount Wachusett Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,920
Books and supplies
$1,540
Fees and remainder
$1,870
Sticker price
$14,330
Average net price
$8,651
Average aid coverage
40%
$5,679 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Mount Wachusett Community College pays approximately $8,651 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Mount Wachusett Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Mount Wachusett Community College net price
$8,651
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Mount Wachusett Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,920 and average net price at $8,651. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,920
Current net price
$8,651
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Mount Wachusett Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,118
Undergraduates
2,554
10-Year Median Earnings - Mount Wachusett Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Mount Wachusett Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Mount Wachusett Community College?
Undergraduates
2,554
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
37.73%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
20.83%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 37.73% of Mount Wachusett Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 20.83% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Mount Wachusett Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Mount Wachusett Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Mount Wachusett Community College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Mount Wachusett Community College is listed at 444 Green St, Gardner, MA 01440-1000. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Mount Wachusett Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Not available | $10,920 | $8,651 | $41,118 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Mount Wachusett Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Mount Wachusett Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Mount Wachusett Community College tuition?
Mount Wachusett Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,920.
What is Mount Wachusett Community College's average net price?
Mount Wachusett Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,651.
What is Mount Wachusett Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,118 for Mount Wachusett Community College.
Is Mount Wachusett Community College accredited?
Mount Wachusett Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Mount Wachusett Community College?
The local dataset lists 2,554 undergraduate students at Mount Wachusett Community College.
What percentage of Mount Wachusett Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Mount Wachusett Community College in the local dataset is 37.73%.
What is the federal loan rate at Mount Wachusett Community College?
The federal loan rate for Mount Wachusett Community College in the local dataset is 20.83%.
Where should I verify Mount Wachusett Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Mount Wachusett Community College or the latest official federal education data.