McLennan Community College
About McLennan Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
McLennan Community College teaches in Waco, beside Baylor University, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Nursing and criminal justice are among its largest programs, and better than a fifth of its students transfer on.
Founded
1965
Location
Waco, Texas
Students
5,668
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
38.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,660
Out-of-state: $5,910
Avg Net Price
$5,051
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$39,163
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
38.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.5%
Transfer Out
23%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
50.6%
$/Student
$7.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 38.9% graduation rate is below average, but 69.5% 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
$5,910
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,920
After Financial Aid
$5,051
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,053
Receive Grants
37.9%
Take Loans
20.2%
Tuition is $3,660/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,051.
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 McLennan Community College fund their education.
While in School
37.9%
Get Grants
Free money
20.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,435
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, 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 McLennan Community College.
Gender
69.7%
Female
30%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,668
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.3%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
25.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 70% of the student body. 47.3% 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
5,668
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
McLennan Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 107 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
107
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
62% / 38%
66
Men
41
Women
3
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of McLennan Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$39,163
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
695 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
78 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$34K
53 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$51K
52 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
47 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$41K
44 grads
4yr Earnings
Median earnings are $39K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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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.