Campus & Student Life at Mohawk Valley Community College

Home to about 5,704 undergraduates in 2020, MVCC is a public college located in Utica, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MVCC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MVCC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

MVCC Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at MVCC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MVCC Disability Services.

MVCC for the Military

While not a "service academy", MVCC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MVCC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MVCC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Mohawk Valley Community College

MVCC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Mohawk Valley Community College

There were 5,704 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,532 (44.4%). Part-time attendance was 3,172 (55.6%).

Mohawk Valley Community College is Ranked #1,968 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MVCC is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MVCC #1968 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MVCC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MVCC Diversity Guide.

Mohawk Valley Community College Competes in the NJCAA

MVCC has a total of 301 student athletes, 187 men and 114 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mohawk Valley Community College Athletics