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Montgomery County Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, MCCC 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 Montgomery County 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.

Montgomery County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at MCCC is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

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


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,350

Cost of attendance at Montgomery County Community College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,970

Cost of attendance at Montgomery County 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.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Montgomery County Community College received on average $5,489 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.

$5,489
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 352 37% $4,737 $1,667,584
Other Federal Grant 357 38% $5,859 $2,091,522
State Grant/Scholarships 198 21% $1,639 $324,620
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 152 16% $1,293 $196,597
Total Grant & Scholarships 476 50% $5,489 $2,612,739

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County Community College students is 21.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.2%.

21.0%

  • asian 20.7% 18 students
  • African American 8.8% 12 students
  • white 25.3% 152 students
  • unknown 13.5% 5 students
  • hawaiian 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 12.2% 12 students
  • International Students 19.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 26.2% 11 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Montgomery County 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

Montgomery County 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

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
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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