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Average
Score: 49/100

Manchester Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Manchester, New Hampshire 03102
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 37%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
C+
58/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Quick Stats

2,012
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$14,458
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Manchester Community College

36% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 724 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$426,967
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,083
1-Year Change
+4.1%
For parents & investors

The Manchester Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $426,967
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,083/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 03101 (4.2% cap, Manchester)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,450 $14,700

Financial Aid

79%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
41%
Take Out Loans
$14,458
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,386
$30,001 - $48,000$16,885
$48,001 - $75,000$17,069
$75,001 - $110,000$17,069
$110,001+$17,069

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 48 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 37 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 30 grads/yr Electrician 24 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 17 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Graphic Design 13 grads/yr Lineworker 13 grads/yr Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 10 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 10 grads/yr Accounting 9 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 8 grads/yr Education, General 8 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 7 grads/yr Computer Science 7 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6 grads/yr Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Manchester Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
$60k/yr 425,200 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Student Demographics

2,012
Total Students
51%
Women
58%
Traditional Age (18-24)
36%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Hispanic 12%
Black 6%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%
With Family 64%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~724 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 58%
25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Manchester Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Manchester Community College?
Tuition at Manchester Community College is $6,450 for in-state students and $14,700 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,458.
What is the graduation rate at Manchester Community College?
The graduation rate at Manchester Community College is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Manchester Community College a good school?
Manchester Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Manchester Community College?
Manchester Community College has a total enrollment of 2,012 students.
Is there rental demand near Manchester Community College?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Manchester Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 724 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Manchester area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology