Middlesex College

www.middlesexcollege.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,976

1.64% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$2,314

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.471%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

12,044

36.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.4%

540 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Middlesex College is $2,976, which is $5,184 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,314.

In 2024, 41% of undergraduate students attending Middlesex College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,976

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Middlesex College was $2,976. The cost of tuition at Middlesex College is $−5,184 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Middlesex College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,314

2024 Value

66.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Middlesex College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,314. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Middlesex College grew by 66.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Middlesex College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,524

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Middlesex College was of $18,524 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.99% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Middlesex College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Middlesex College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.82% with respect to 2023, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Middlesex College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.471%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Middlesex College was 0.471%, which represents 2 out of the 425 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Middlesex College had a total enrollment of 12,044 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Middlesex College is 4,378 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,666. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Middlesex College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Middlesex College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 19.8% White, 9.66% Black or African American, 3.2% Two or More Races, 0.332% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Middlesex College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.4%) and White Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Middlesex College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,044 students. The full-time enrollment at Middlesex College is 4,378 and the part-time enrollment is 7,666. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Middlesex College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Middlesex College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Middlesex College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Middlesex College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Middlesex College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
4,238 enrolled students
Asian
2,447 enrolled students
White
2,379 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Middlesex College is 35.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 19.8% White, 9.66% Black or African American, 3.2% Two or More Races, 0.332% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 878 students (7.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 252 more women than men received degrees from Middlesex College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Middlesex College is hispanic or latino (485 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (409 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Middlesex College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (419 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (275 degrees) and Physical Sciences (169 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Middlesex College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (65 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (172 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (419 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middlesex College are Accountants & auditors (1,022,321 people), Other managers (835,081 people), Financial managers (534,811 people), Chief executives & legislators (422,473 people), and Human resources workers (265,812 people).

The most specialized majors at Middlesex College in 2024 are Communication Technologies (65 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (172 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (419 degrees), Protective Services (65 degrees), and Business (314 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middlesex College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Middlesex College are Communication Technologies (65 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (172 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (419 degrees), Protective Services (65 degrees), and Business (314 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middlesex College are Elementary & secondary schools (701,601 people), Computer Systems Design (638,695 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (524,864 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (498,062 people), and Banking & related activities (470,032 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Middlesex College.

Most Common (2024)

Paralegal
5 degrees awarded
Hotel Administration & Management
2 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Middlesex College was Paralegal with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Middlesex College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

601

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

853

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 601 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex College, which is 0.705 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (853).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Middlesex College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 127 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 275 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.91 times more than the 144 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from Middlesex College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (47.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Middlesex College is Female and White (47.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.84% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
485 degrees awarded
White
409 degrees awarded
Asian
234 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Middlesex College is hispanic or latino (485 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (409 degrees).

3.85% of degree recipients (56 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
484 degrees awarded
White Female
415 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
379 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Middlesex College is white female (484 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (415 degrees).

Operations

Middlesex College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.5M (11.9%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Middlesex College had a total salary expenditure of 95.6M. Middlesex College employs 42 Assistant professors, 36 Professors and 33 Associate professors. Most academics at Middlesex College are Female Professor (22), Female Assistant professor (22), and Male Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middlesex College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 92 employees, Service, with 79 employees, and Management with 69 employees.

Endowment

$12.6M

2024 Endowment

12.4%

growth from 2023

Middlesex College has an endowment valued at about $12.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Middlesex College grew 12.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.19M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Middlesex College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.94M - Federal
$10.7M - State
$582k - Local

As of 2024, Middlesex College received $2.94M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.7M from state grants and contracts, and $582k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$45.9M

2024 Salaries

3.87%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Middlesex College paid a median of $45.9M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($95.6M) and a 3.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.05% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.81% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

131

Number of Employees

In 2024, Middlesex College paid a total of $13.4M to 131 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middlesex College were Office and Administrative Support with 92 employees, Service with 79 employees, and Management with 69 employees.

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Retention Rate over Time

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Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

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Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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