Quinsigamond Community College
Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. QCC was established in 1963 and it serves more than 8,000 students. The school is completely accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). QCC has more than 60 different associate degree programs and over 50 certificate programs. The school also has a number of different transfer partnerships with universities, allowing students to transfer their credits to another school in the pursuit of a bachelor degree. This has proven to be an exceptionally popular school due to the versatility of the many academic programs and the quality of the education that is provided to students.
QCC has a robust nursing program for students to enjoy as well. The nurse education program that is offered by QCC has produced many successful nurses over the years. This program is designed to train nursing students to become professional registered nurses. It will go over a number of different aspects of being a nurse to provide students with the most complete education possible. Clinical experiences are part of the program, too, and will take place at clinical sites within the Worcester County area. This nursing program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. It is also completely accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students7,368 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 96 |
| Certificate | 1 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 46 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 45 miles radius of Quinsigamond Community College
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Mount Wachusett Community College
22 miles away |
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Massachusetts Bay Community College
27 miles away |
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Middlesex Community College
30 miles away |
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Roxbury Community College
36 miles away |
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Nashua Community College
36 miles away |
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Bunker Hill Community College
37 miles away |
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Quincy College
41 miles away |
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Springfield Technical Community College
43 miles away |
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Massasoit Community College
44 miles away |
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Community College of Rhode Island
45 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 05/01/1983 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 03/01/2005 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $197/credit | |
| In State Students | $197/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $403/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,865 | $8,865 | $18,135 |
| ADN | 70 | $13,790 | $13,790 | $28,210 |
| BSN | 125 | $24,625 | $24,625 | $50,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 75% of Quinsigamond Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 48% | $4,441 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $453 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $1,373 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $1,125 |
| Federal Student Loans | 45% | $4,871 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $3,940 |
$7,790
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,719 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,524 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,766 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,527 |
| Over $110,000$12,200 |
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Student Population
7,368
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,249
Women
3,119
Men
37%
Full-time
63%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
56% |
|
Hispanic |
18% |
|
Black/African American |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.
