Mohawk Valley Community College: Review & Facts

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Mohawk Valley Community College is a large two-year, public school with 5,540 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1946 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Utica, New York.

Academic Offerings

Mohawk Valley Community College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
75
Mohawk Valley Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 75 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Business, Medical, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Mohawk Valley Community College is relatively low at 62% (way below New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Mohawk Valley Community College is low - 30%. About 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at MVCC is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are low, about $7,400 a year. The additional fees at Mohawk Valley Community College not covered by tuition are roughly $1,000; which comes to a total of $8,400 a year.

Read the details about Mohawk Valley Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Mohawk Valley Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (315) 792-5400 or check Mohawk Valley Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
MVCC offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mohawk Valley Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Mohawk Valley Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $7,400 annually.

Based on the college crime information, MVCC appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mohawk Valley Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mohawk Valley Community College
1101 Sherman Dr
Utica, New York
13501-5394, USA
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