Middlesex Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Middlesex Community College is a public community college in Bedford, Massachusetts, serving roughly 5,412 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,624 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,048. Student demographics in federal data include White (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,048
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,624 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,412 30.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 24.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,298
- Room & Board: $13,000 annual estimate
Middlesex Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Middlesex Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Middlesex Community College?
Middlesex Community College is located in Bedford, MA (ZIP 01730-9124).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Middlesex Community College public or private?
Middlesex Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Middlesex Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,048 in-state, $12,120 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,624.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $943 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,646 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $1,399 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,356 |
| $110,001+ | $8,426 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,192.
How big is Middlesex Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,412 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 13,298 students.
About 30% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Middlesex Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 23.43%.
First-year retention: 63.6%.
What do graduates of Middlesex Community College earn?
Median earnings: $40,318 six years after entry; $50,651 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,291.
20.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Middlesex Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (153 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (143 completions)
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician (81 completions)
- General Studies (66 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (52 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (25 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (23 completions)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (23 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (22 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Middlesex Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 23.43%; median earnings $50,651 at 10 years; net price $2,624. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,048
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Middlesex Community College was $6,048.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,624
2024 Value
In 2024 Middlesex Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,624.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,496 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,624 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,192 4-Year In-State Tuition
$48,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,248 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$80,992 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Middlesex Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.29% 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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 | $4,274 | $9,208 | $4,047 |
| 2014 | $4,394 | $9,338 | $4,611 |
| 2015 | $4,514 | $9,458 | $4,565 |
| 2016 | $4,730 | $9,674 | $4,358 |
| 2017 | $4,802 | $9,746 | $4,515 |
| 2018 | $6,110 | $12,062 | $4,396 |
| 2019 | $6,098 | $12,170 | $5,619 |
| 2020 | $6,048 | $12,120 | $4,871 |
| 2021 | $6,048 | $12,120 | $4,478 |
| 2022 | $6,048 | $12,120 | $3,033 |
| 2023 | $6,048 | $12,120 | $3,694 |
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
Middlesex Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,412 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%), and Asian (13.6%). About 20.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Middlesex Community College in 2024 is 5,412 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 13,298 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.6%
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 43.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.27% 100% Completion Time
23.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.27% of students graduating from Middlesex Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% female
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician: 37% male / 63% 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 Middlesex Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,291 Median Student Debt
$50,651 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
4725.74% Return on Investment
1.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Middlesex Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 153 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 143 completions
3. Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician: 81 completions
4. General Studies: 66 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 52 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 25 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 23 completions
8. Commercial and Advertising Art: 23 completions
9. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Middlesex Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Middlesex Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Middlesex Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 24.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,618
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,825
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Middlesex Community College is a public institution located in Bedford, MA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 5,412 students. Student body composition includes White (43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%), Asian (13.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 23.43%. Approximately 20.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Bedford, MA 01730-9124
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.43% graduation rate at Middlesex Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middlesex Community College located?
Middlesex Community College is located in Bedford, MA.
How much does Middlesex Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,048 and average net price is $2,624 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Middlesex Community College?
Middlesex Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 13,298 students, White (43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (23.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Middlesex Community College?
About 49.8% of students at Middlesex Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Middlesex Community College earn?
Median earnings are $40,318 six years after entry and $50,651 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Middlesex Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 23.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Middlesex Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,291.
Is Middlesex Community College public or private?
Middlesex Community College is a public institution located in Bedford, MA.
Is Middlesex Community College an HBCU?
No. Middlesex Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Middlesex Community College a tribal college?
No. Middlesex Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Middlesex Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Middlesex Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.2%).
Is Middlesex Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Middlesex Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Massachusetts trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
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.