Middlesex Community College is a public two-year institution founded in 1970, serving students across the greater Lowell and Boston metro corridor from campuses in Bedford and Lowell, Massachusetts. Enrolling approximately 8,300 students, the college offers 57 associate degree programs and 25 certificate programs across liberal arts, nursing, engineering science, biotechnology, business, and general studies. MCC's Registered Nursing program ranks among the top in Massachusetts. The college added state-of-the-art robotics and life sciences labs in 2024, and students benefit from free tuition options through Massachusetts's MassEducate and MassReconnect programs. With open admissions and a commitment to affordability, Middlesex CC provides accessible pathways to transfer institutions and career entry for a diverse community of learners. Swoops the Owl, adopted in 2018, serves as the campus mascot.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$12170
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,120
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
