McLennan Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in Waco, Texas, McLennan Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of McLennan Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

McLennan Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, McLennan Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at McLennan Community College is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at McLennan Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,200

Cost of attendance at McLennan Community College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,910

Cost of attendance at McLennan Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at McLennan Community College received on average $6,459 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,459

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	279	49%	$5,167	$1,441,678
Other Federal Grant	390	69%	$4,550	$1,774,427
State Grant/Scholarships	196	35%	$2,662	$521,766
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	186	33%	$4,115	$765,378
Total Grant & Scholarships	474	84%	$6,459	$3,061,571

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of McLennan Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of McLennan Community College students is 26.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.8%.

26.8%

asian 41.7% 5 students
African American 18.6% 27 students
white 31.2% 129 students
hispanic 26.4% 97 students
Mixed Race 14.3% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

McLennan Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

McLennan Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization

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