Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	459
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Utica, New York, MVCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Mohawk Valley Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Mohawk Valley Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at MVCC is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at MVCC is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MVCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,500

Cost of attendance at Mohawk Valley Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

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New York's average	$8,212
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,798

Cost of attendance at Mohawk Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Mohawk Valley Community College received on average $7,931 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,931

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	517	62%	$5,348	$2,764,699
Other Federal Grant	546	66%	$6,969	$3,804,916
State Grant/Scholarships	487	59%	$2,683	$1,306,735
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	78	9%	$765	$59,640
Total Grant & Scholarships	652	78%	$7,931	$5,171,291

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mohawk Valley Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mohawk Valley Community College students is 34.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.0%.

34.1%

asian 52.4% 33 students
African American 11.6% 14 students
white 39.1% 307 students
hispanic 14.0% 15 students
International Students 28.6% 2 students
Mixed Race 36.5% 19 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Mohawk Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mohawk Valley Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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