NECHE Accreditation
Submitted to the New England Commission on Higher Education
This comprehensive self-study report provides a data informed analysis of the educational effectiveness and fiscal stewardship
of the institution. The report was submitted to the New England Comission on Higher Education in August of 2024.
Institutional Overview
Middlesex Community College (MCC) in Massachusetts has a rich history spanning over
half a century, characterized by growth, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to
providing accessible and high-quality education to its community in Middlesex County.
MCC was established in 1970 with a handful of programs in leased buildings on the
grounds of the Veterans Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts in order to meet the growing
demand for affordable and accessible higher education and workforce training initiatives
in the Middlesex region.
Today, MCC is home to almost 10,000 students on two campuses offering 60 associate degree programs and 27 certificate programs leading to the associate in arts (AA), associate in science (AS), or a certificate of completion in fields such as liberal arts, sciences, business, health sciences, engineering, and technology. In the past two years, MCC has developed and offers 14 micro-credentials in culinary, entrepreneurship, communications, and public service. Ranging from nine to 12 credits, these credentials were designed with feedback from faculty, program advisory boards, and industry leaders. As of spring 2024, over 400 faculty members and over 350 staff members (full- and part-time, unit and non-unit combined) work together to create a welcoming, supportive, and equity-centered campus to lead students to complete their credentials.
Today, MCC is home to almost 10,000 students on two campuses offering 60 associate degree programs and 27 certificate programs leading to the associate in arts (AA), associate in science (AS), or a certificate of completion in fields such as liberal arts, sciences, business, health sciences, engineering, and technology. In the past two years, MCC has developed and offers 14 micro-credentials in culinary, entrepreneurship, communications, and public service. Ranging from nine to 12 credits, these credentials were designed with feedback from faculty, program advisory boards, and industry leaders. As of spring 2024, over 400 faculty members and over 350 staff members (full- and part-time, unit and non-unit combined) work together to create a welcoming, supportive, and equity-centered campus to lead students to complete their credentials.