Muskegon Community College

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

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	23%

Located in Muskegon, Michigan, Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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.

Muskegon Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Muskegon Community College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Michigan is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Muskegon Community College is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Muskegon Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,750

Cost of attendance at Muskegon Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,390

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

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Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Muskegon Community College received on average $5,334 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.

$5,334

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	199	41%	$4,371	$869,738
Other Federal Grant	225	47%	$4,726	$1,063,388
State Grant/Scholarships	137	28%	$3,223	$441,554
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	63	13%	$1,342	$84,568
Total Grant & Scholarships	298	62%	$5,334	$1,589,510

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Muskegon 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 Muskegon Community College students is 23.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.0%.

23.2%

African American 13.9% 5 students
white 26.2% 97 students
unknown 25.0% 2 students
hispanic 9.4% 5 students
Mixed Race 19.2% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Muskegon Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Muskegon 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

Veteran Services

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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