Macomb Community College
About Macomb Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Macomb Community College teaches in the northern suburbs of Detroit and trains many of its students for the car industry that built them. Business, nursing and allied health are its largest programs, and a quarter of them move on to a four-year college.
Founded
1954
Location
Warren, Michigan
Students
13,876
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
18%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,660
Out-of-state: $8,370
Avg Net Price
$1,618
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,596
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
18% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.3%
Transfer Out
25%
Teaching Quality
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
23.7%
$/Student
$6.3K
Class Size
Large
The 18% graduation rate is below average, but 61.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,660
In-State
$8,370
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,008
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,912
After Financial Aid
$1,618
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$-353
Receive Grants
33.7%
Take Loans
8.9%
Don't let the $3,660 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $1,618 after financial aid, a 56% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $-353.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Macomb Community College fund their education.
While in School
33.7%
Get Grants
Free money
8.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,000
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$64/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Macomb Community College.
Gender
56.1%
Female
44%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
13,876
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.7%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
32.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 56% of the student body. 48.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
13,876
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Macomb Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 137 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
137
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
53% / 47%
72
Men
65
Women
3
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Macomb Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,596
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
1116 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$38K
178 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$70K
125 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$29K
72 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$57K
57 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Software and Media Applications
—
56 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.