White Mountains Community College

What White Mountains Community College does

White Mountains Community College (WMCC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1966 in Berlin, New Hampshire, operating as one of seven colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH). It delivers credit-bearing Associate degrees and certificates across seven academic focus areas (Arts/Humanities, Business, Health Sciences, Hospitality/Culinary, Industry/Transportation, Social/Educational Science, and STEM/Advanced Manufacturing) from its 87,500 sq ft Berlin main campus and Littleton Academic Center, serving the rural North Country of New Hampshire plus spillover from adjacent Maine and Vermont border towns. The technology stack is anchored by the CCSNH Student Portal integrating Canvas (LMS), PowerSchool SIS, TargetX/Salesforce for admissions, EAB Navigate for advising, Brainfuse for 24/7 tutoring, BetterMynd for teletherapy, and Nelnet Campus Commerce for payment plans; a Follett-operated virtual bookstore supports textbook fulfillment.

WMCC's business model blends tuition ($238/credit in-state, $357 NERSP, $523 out-of-state for 2026-2027), required fees (Comprehensive, Academic Instruction, Nursing surcharges), federal financial aid (Pell, SEOG, Direct Loans under Title IV code 005291), state appropriations routed through CCSNH, and a growing non-credit workforce training segment priced per program (CDL-A at $5,920, CDL-B at $4,900, HAZMAT at $100). Customer segments span recent high school graduates, concurrent-enrollment high school students via Running Start/Early College/VLACS, adult learners including veterans and displaced homemakers, employers purchasing customized training (OSHA, forklift, welding, leadership), and individual welders using the AWS Accredited Testing Facility. Distinctive differentiators include the AWS ATF staffed by Certified Welding Inspectors, the Meals IncludED food security program, a Credit for Prior Learning framework aligned with CAEL/ACE, and an EV Technician / IT Cybersecurity / AI Fundamentals program stack launched in 2024.

The college's go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer (online application via Salesforce, in-person Welcome Center, dual-enrollment partnerships with regional high schools) supplemented by a relationship-based B2B workforce training motion (Annette Cole at [email protected]). Distribution also runs through partnerships with VLACS for online Early College, Granite Edvance for FAFSA support, and YouGotClass/CareerStep for on-demand online career training. Pricing is publicly disclosed and set centrally by CCSNH, with evening and online courses charged at in-state rates for all students, and a Border Town Tuition Reduction extending in-state pricing to VT/ME residents within 50 miles.

Name

White Mountains Community College

Legal name

White Mountains Community College

Website

https://wmcc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

White Mountains Community College is a public two-year community college in Berlin, New Hampshire, part of CCSNH, offering Associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and an AWS Accredited Testing Facility to rural North Country students and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training services
• Technical certification programs
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Per-Credit Fees: Per-credit tuition charges: $238/credit in-state, $357/credit New England Regional Student Program (NERSP), $523/credit out-of-state; evening and online courses charged at in-state rate for all students; 12+ credits = full-time status.
2. Required and Other Fees: Comprehensive Fee ($25/credit), Academic Instruction Fee ($110/lab hour), non-refundable Tuition Deposit ($100), Challenge Exam fee ($25/credit hour), Nursing ATI materials ($3,025 over 4 semesters), Nursing Clinical Surcharge ($750), Background Check, Drug Screening, Transcript ($5), Payment Plan ($35), Late Fee ($50), Returned Check Fee ($35).
3. Workforce Training and CDL Program Fees: Non-credit workforce training priced per program: CDL-A Full Program $5,920; CDL-B Full Program $4,900; CDL-B to CDL-A Upgrade (online theory $125 + $125/hour driving); CDL-A/B Online Theory $175; HAZMAT Endorsement $100; Customized employer-sponsored training.
4. AWS Accredited Testing Facility (ATF) Services: Revenue from weld certification test coupons (plate and pipe), destructive testing services, on-site welding booth rental for practice, and sale of practice/test weldments (pipe and structural).
5. Federal and State Financial Aid (Pell, SEOG, Unique Annual Scholarship): Student financial aid funneled through the college, including federal Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), New Hampshire Unique Annual Scholarship, and Federal Direct Loans (subsidized/unsubsidized/PLUS). Title IV code: 005291.
6. Donations and Charitable Giving: Charitable donations processed through the Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges (givenhcc.org), supporting scholarships, specific programs, and facility needs.
7. Federal Work-Study Wages: Federal Work-Study program pays students $14/hour, typically 8-10 hours per week, in campus jobs that reinforce educational/career goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

White Mountains Community College is a public two-year community college that delivers associate degree programs, certificate programs, non-credit workforce training, and dual-enrollment Early College courses for high school students. It also provides student support services including academic tutoring, counseling, food security (Meals IncludED), accessibility services, a virtual bookstore, and an AWS Accredited Testing Facility for weld certification.

Product overview

White Mountains Community College (WMCC) is a community college offering a portfolio of academic programs, workforce training, and student support services rather than a single unified software product. The core offering is its academic catalog of 36+ Associate Degree and Certificate programs spanning seven focus areas (Arts/Humanities, Business, Health Sciences, Hospitality/Culinary, Industry/Transportation, Social/Educational/Behavioral Science, and STEM/Advanced Manufacturing), delivered via the WMCC Student Portal (portal.ccsnh.edu) which integrates Canvas (LMS), PowerSchool SIS, Navigate (EAB), and BetterMynd counseling. Specialized product offerings include the AWS Accredited Testing Facility (weld certification), Commercial Driver Training (CDL Class A/B with FMCSA RTP status), WorkReadyNH (tuition-free soft skills + NCRC credentialing via Badgr), the Early College Program (high school dual enrollment via VLACS), Online Learning (asynchronous/synchronous via Canvas + Zoom/Teams), Online Career Training On-Demand (YouGotClass + CareerStep partnerships), and Workforce Training Programs (LNA, EMT, OSHA, etc.). Student-facing services include the Fortier Library, Student Success Center (with Brainfuse tutoring), Accessibility Services, Meals IncludED food program, and the Follett Virtual Bookstore, all stitched together through Canvas, the SIS, and the central portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs (AA, AS, AAS) offered across seven academic focus areas preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions or direct workforce entry.
• Certificate Programs Short-term credential programs that prepare students for entry-level careers or skill upgrades across fields such as IT Cybersecurity, Welding, LPN Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Medical Assistant, and Library Technology.
• Workforce Training Programs Non-credit workforce development offerings including Licensed Nursing Assistant, EMT, Peer Support, Forklift, OSHA 10/30, and customized employer-sponsored training delivered on-site or at WMCC campuses.
• Commercial Driver Training (CDL) FMCSA Registered Training Provider program offering CDL Class A (6-week, $5,920), CDL Class B (4-week, $4,900), Hazmat Endorsement, CDL-B to CDL-A upgrade tracks, and online theory.
• AWS Accredited Testing Facility (ATF) Industry-standard weld inspection and testing facility led by Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs), qualifying and certifying welding test coupons for plate and pipe using guided-bend testing; also offers destructive testing and welding booth rental.
• WorkReadyNH Tuition-free soft skills and essential workplace skills course for New Hampshire residents, graduating participants with the WorkReadyNH Soft Skills Digital Badge via Badgr and the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
• Early College Program Dual-enrollment program allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credit through WMCC courses taken at their high school, on WMCC's campus, or online via VLACS partnership.
• Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of employers say soft skills are critical (cited by WorkReadyNH program data)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Plymouth State University: Regional public university in Plymouth, NH — geographically closest four-year institution to WMCC's catchment. Accepts WMCC transfer credits and competes for the same North Country high school graduates who might choose a four-year path.
• University of New Hampshire: Flagship public university in NH. Receives WMCC transfer-pathway graduates and competes for the same in-state students who could choose a four-year degree directly. Not a direct peer in mission, but the dominant destination for WMCC transfer students.

Emerging players

• Universal Technical Institute: For-profit nationwide provider of automotive, diesel, welding, and EV technician training. Comparable to WMCC's CDL, welding, automotive, and EV programs but at higher tuition and broader geographic reach — represents a competitive threat to WMCC's skilled-trades enrollment.

Direct peers

• Nashua Community College: CCSNH college in Nashua, NH. Operates under identical tuition, accreditation, and credit-transfer framework as WMCC, competing for southern NH and online students.
• Lakes Region Community College: CCSNH college in Laconia, NH serving central New Hampshire lakes region. Same system peer offering similar associate degree and certificate programs with a comparable rural-to-suburban enrollment base.
• NHTI – Concord's Community College: Largest CCSNH college in Concord, NH. Shares the same per-credit tuition, PowerSchool SIS, and free Follett bookstore pickup model. Offers a broader program catalog that competes with WMCC for online learners statewide.
• River Valley Community College: CCSNH college in Claremont, NH. The smallest CCSNH peer and the most demographically comparable to WMCC — both serving rural, lower-density New Hampshire communities with workforce training emphasis.
• Great Bay Community College: Fellow CCSNH community college in Portsmouth, NH. Shares the same SIS, tuition structure, accreditation framework, and credit-transfer portability — making it the most direct peer in the same state system.
• Manchester Community College: CCSNH college in Manchester, NH. Same system, same tuition, shared SIS — directly comparable urban community college competing for the same online and transfer student pool.

Regional players

• Lakeshore Technical College: Rural-serving Wisconsin technical college with a comparable mix of associate degrees, technical diplomas, workforce training, and CDL/industrial programs. Not a direct geographic competitor, but a useful functional analog for benchmarking rural community college operating models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wmcc__
• Facebookfacebook.com/White-Mountains-Community-College
• Instagraminstagram.com/wmcc_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/white-mountains-community-college

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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