Montgomery County Community College
About Montgomery County Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Montgomery County Community College teaches in the suburbs northwest of Philadelphia, from Blue Bell and Pottstown. Business and nursing are its largest programs, and a fifth of its students go on to a four-year college.
Founded
1964
Location
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Students
7,301
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
27.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,690
Out-of-state: $17,250
Avg Net Price
$11,124
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,108
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
27.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.1%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
34%
$/Student
$6.0K
Class Size
Medium
The 27.9% graduation rate is below average, but 67.1% 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
$6,690
In-State
$17,250
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,233
After Financial Aid
$11,124
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,881
Receive Grants
29%
Take Loans
22.5%
Tuition is $6,690/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,124.
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 Montgomery County Community College fund their education.
While in School
29%
Get Grants
Free money
22.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$30,536
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,349
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$131/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,349, 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 Montgomery County Community College.
Gender
59.4%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,301
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
43.1%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
28.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 43.1% 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
7,301
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
Montgomery County Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 83 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
83
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
76% / 24%
63
Men
20
Women
3
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Montgomery County Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,108
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
234 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$36K
164 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$79K
96 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$21K
76 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
56 grads
Computer Science
$64K
40 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $46K 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.