Manchester Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Manchester Community College is a public community college in Manchester, New Hampshire, enrolling about 1,587 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,143 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,090. Student demographics in federal data include White (63.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,090
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $14,143 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,587 35.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.30%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 42.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 19.6%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,534
  • Room & Board: $16,152 annual estimate

Manchester Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Manchester Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Manchester Community College?

Manchester Community College is located in Manchester, NH (ZIP 03102-8518).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Manchester Community College public or private?

Manchester Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Manchester Community College cost?

Published tuition: $7,090 in-state, $15,340 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $14,143.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,338
$30,001–$48,000$19,860
$48,001–$75,000$20,311
$75,001–$110,000$20,380
$110,001+$20,703

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,360.

How big is Manchester Community College?

Total enrollment: 1,587 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 5,534 students.

About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Manchester Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 41.30%.

First-year retention: 60.8%.

What do graduates of Manchester Community College earn?

Median earnings: $38,656 six years after entry; $49,063 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,060.

25.00% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Manchester Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Manchester Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.30%; median earnings $49,063 at 10 years; net price $14,143. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$7,090
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Manchester Community College was $7,090.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$14,143
2024 Value

In 2024 Manchester Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,143.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$56,572 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$14,143 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$28,360 4-Year In-State Tuition

$61,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$16,152 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$24,642 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$98,568 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Manchester Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Manchester Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Manchester Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$7,168$15,744$14,315
2014$6,848$15,008$14,286
2015$6,880$15,040$14,530
2016$6,912$15,072$15,523
2017$7,232$15,808$14,922
2018$7,520$16,320$14,562
2019$7,090$15,340$14,731
2020$7,090$15,340$15,892
2021$7,090$15,340$15,772
2022$7,090$15,340$14,939
2023$7,090$15,340$13,846

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Manchester Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,587 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.0%), Hispanic or Latino (15.8%), and Black or African American (6.8%). About 25.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Manchester Community College in 2024 is 1,587 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,534 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

60.8%
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.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

33.04% 100% Completion Time

41.30% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33.04% of students graduating from Manchester Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 22% male / 78% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 50% male / 50% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 86% male / 14% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Manchester Community College.

Return on Investment

$15,060 Median Student Debt

$49,063 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

767.27% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Manchester Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 51 completions

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 48 completions

3. Welding Technology/Welder: 37 completions

4. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 30 completions

5. Electrician: 24 completions

6. Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 21 completions

7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 17 completions

8. Business Administration and Management, General: 17 completions

9. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 14 completions

Most popular programs at Manchester Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Manchester Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Manchester Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 19.6%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,752
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,343

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Manchester Community College is a public institution located in Manchester, NH, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 1,587 students. Student body composition includes White (63.0%), Hispanic or Latino (15.8%), Black or African American (6.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.30%. Approximately 25.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Manchester, NH 03102-8518

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Manchester Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Manchester Community College located?

Manchester Community College is located in Manchester, NH.

How much does Manchester Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $7,090 and average net price is $14,143 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,152 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Manchester Community College?

Manchester Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,534 students, White (63.0%), Hispanic or Latino (15.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Manchester Community College?

About 42.4% of students at Manchester Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Manchester Community College earn?

Median earnings are $38,656 six years after entry and $49,063 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Manchester Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 41.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Manchester Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,060.

Is Manchester Community College public or private?

Manchester Community College is a public institution located in Manchester, NH.

Is Manchester Community College an HBCU?

No. Manchester Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Manchester Community College a tribal college?

No. Manchester Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Manchester Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Manchester Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.8%).

Is Manchester Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Manchester Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New Hampshire trade schools profile
  • Manchester, New Hampshire city profile
  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New Hampshire

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.