Monroe Community College
About Monroe Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Monroe Community College teaches in Rochester, New York, and is one of the few community colleges in the state with dormitories. Business and nursing are its largest programs, and its agreements move graduates into the SUNY universities.
Founded
1961
Location
Rochester, New York
Students
7,623
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
26.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,006
Out-of-state: $11,056
Avg Net Price
$6,353
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,174
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
26.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
57%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
44.5%
$/Student
$8.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 26.7% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,006
In-State
$11,056
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$9,150
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,606
After Financial Aid
$6,353
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,737
Receive Grants
50.4%
Take Loans
30.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $14,606/yr, including $9,150 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,353.
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 Monroe Community College fund their education.
While in School
50.4%
Get Grants
Free money
30.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,288
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$103/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,750, 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 Monroe Community College.
Gender
59.1%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,623
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
39.2%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
34.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 39.2% 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
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
7,623
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Monroe Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 160 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
160
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
89
Men
71
Women
5
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Monroe Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,174
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
320 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$36K
115 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
93 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$20K
87 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$48K
44 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$28K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $40K 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.