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Find Out the Total Mount Wachusett Community College Costs

How much does it cost to go to MWCC?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of MWCC. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of Mount Wachusett Community College including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

Undergraduate Net Price Unknown

We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for Mount Wachusett Community College.

Average Net Price for First Year Students

94% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 72% received an average of $5,078 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $14,320 for off-campus students.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
397 Total Freshmen
117 (29%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$24,318$16,018
280 (71%) split a total of $1,411,760 for an average of $5,042 eachN/A$19,276$10,976
375 In-State Students
104 (28%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$19,398$11,098
271 (72%) split a total of $1,376,138 for an average of $5,078 eachN/A$14,320$6,020

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

Net College Cost Based on Income Level

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelIn-State Net Price
0-30k$6,271
30k-48k$7,841
48k-75k$8,648
75k-110k$11,819
110k +$12,898

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

How Much are Prices Increasing for Freshmen?

Over a period of three years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at Mount Wachusett Community College has increased by an average of 6.5% per year.

Net Price Trends at Mount Wachusett Community College

Comparing Net Prices

An overall average net price of $14,356 puts Mount Wachusett Community College below the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at Mount Wachusett Community College

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