Middlesex Community College (166887)

https://www.middlesex.mass.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$576

2024 Average Net Price

$2,430

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.377%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

9,374

18.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

23.4%

134 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Middlesex Community College (166887) is $576, which is $7,584 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,430.

In 2024, 35% of undergraduate students attending Middlesex Community College (166887) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$576

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Middlesex Community College (166887) was $576. The cost of tuition at Middlesex Community College (166887) is $−7,584 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Middlesex Community College (166887) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,430

2024 Value

18.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Middlesex Community College (166887) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,430. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Middlesex Community College (166887) grew by 18.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Middlesex Community College (166887) (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

$10,500

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Middlesex Community College (166887) was of $10,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 19.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Middlesex Community College (166887) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Middlesex Community College (166887) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 57.8% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Middlesex Community College (166887) (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.

0.377%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Middlesex Community College (166887) was 0.377%, which represents 2 out of the 530 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 Community College (166887) had a total enrollment of 9,374 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Middlesex Community College (166887) is 1,765 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,609. This means that 18.8% of students enrolled at Middlesex Community College (166887) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Middlesex Community College (166887), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.3% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Asian, 8.72% Black or African American, 3.71% Two or More Races, 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0533% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Middlesex Community College (166887) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.6%), followed by White Male (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Middlesex Community College (166887) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,374 students. The full-time enrollment at Middlesex Community College (166887) is 1,765 and the part-time enrollment is 7,609. This means that 18.8% of students enrolled at Middlesex Community College (166887) 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 Community College (166887) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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 Community College (166887) was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Middlesex Community College (166887) had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Middlesex Community College (166887) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,251 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,760 enrolled students
Asian
1,503 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Middlesex Community College (166887) is 45.3% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Asian, 8.72% Black or African American, 3.71% Two or More Races, 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0533% 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, 169 students (1.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 227 more women than men received degrees from Middlesex Community College (166887). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Middlesex Community College (166887) is white (467 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (140 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Middlesex Community College (166887) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (153 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (139 degrees) and General Studies (66 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Middlesex Community College (166887), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (219 degrees), and Legal (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) are Police officers (139,490 people), Other managers (107,461 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (84,122 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (55,826 people), and Software developers (48,763 people).

The most specialized majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) in 2024 are Science Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (219 degrees), Legal (22 degrees), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 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 Community College (166887) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) are Science Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (219 degrees), Legal (22 degrees), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) are Justice, public order, & safety activities (325,481 people), Elementary & secondary schools (188,611 people), Computer Systems Design (87,666 people), Construction (76,022 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (74,429 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Middlesex Community College (166887).

Dental Assisting

Most Common (2024)

4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Middlesex Community College (166887) was Dental Assisting with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Middlesex Community College (166887) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

311

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

538

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 311 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex Community College (166887), which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (538).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex Community College (166887) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.986 times less than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex Community College (166887) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.83 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10% of students graduating from Middlesex Community College (166887) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
467 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
140 degrees awarded
Asian
117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Middlesex Community College (166887) is white (467 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (140 degrees).

0.236% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
645 degrees awarded
White Female
606 degrees awarded
White Female
534 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Middlesex Community College (166887) is white female (645 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (606 degrees).

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Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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Time to Complete

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