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Public, 2-Year
Manchester, NH

Manchester Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$7,090

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

37.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$49,063

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Manchester Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Manchester, NH. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,090, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 37.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$14,180

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$19,063

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$176,450

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$367,080

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 37%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Manchester Community College is $15,060.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
50.5%
49.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
66.4%
Hispanic
13.5%
Unknown
5.9%
Black
5.6%
Asian
4.3%
Two or more
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$7,090

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$11,386
$30k - $48k$16,885
$48k - $75k$17,069
$75k+$17,069

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$15,060
Pell Grant Recipients25.3%
Using Federal Loans28.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment50.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

67.2%

Success

37.2%

In-State Cost

$7,090

Age 25+ Students

34.9%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 6

Working at 6yr

183 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Manchester (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Manchester (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Manchester

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,200

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,348

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,771

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Manchester metropolitan area.