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MCC Ranked Best Community College In Connecticut

An independent ranking service has touted MCC as the best community college in the state.

Manchester Community College has been. named the state's best.
Manchester Community College has been. named the state's best. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester Community College has been named Best Community College in Connecticut by Intelligent.com.

Intelligent’s list of the Best Colleges in Connecticut was compiled as part of a national review assessing 150 universities and colleges and comparing 346 educational programs. MCC ranked No. 1 one among community colleges in the state based on its estimated costs, available programs, variety of course-offering modalities and accreditation.

Intelligent.com is a free, privately-supported website focused on providing unbiased, accurate, and fact-based information on a wide range of issues. Hundreds of experts, educators, advisors, and consumers are interviewed during the production of content.

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The final selection of Connecticut-based institutions includes large and small, well-known and niche schools. Private universities supported by endowments and tuition are plentiful on the list, as are state universities. Small schools that specialize in liberal arts education or specialized fields are also given a place in the top tier.

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