Monroe County Community College
School Notes Overview:
Monroe County Community College was established to provide a variety of higher education opportunities for the residents of Monroe County. The College mission is to provide programs for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions; programs for students seeking an associate's degree or certificate in an occupational area; general education courses/experiences integrated throughout the curriculum; training and retraining for business and industry; a strong complement of student support services and other activities to meet the lifelong educational and employment needs of its students. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Monroe County, MI | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,035 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,589 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,624 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 71% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 23% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,943 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 18% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,266 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 11% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,052 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 9% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,845 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan, and student tuition.
- Our 210-acre Main Campus is centrally located in Monroe County with easy access to Detroit and Toledo. The Whitman Center, located in Bedford Township near the Michigan-Ohio border, was established in 1991.
- The Monroe County Community College campus, located on South Raisinville Road, opened for students in October 1967. The campus buildings are related to one another by an attractively landscaped center mall. Each building is both functionally and esthetically designed.
- The Campbell Learning Resources Center is the focal point of the campus. This two-story building contains classrooms, faculty offices, and the necessary space to house library facilities for a collection of over 46,000 volumes, and over 300 current subscriptions as well as electronic access to thousands of magazines and journals.
- Monroe County Community College is a nationally accredited institution of higher learning with college classes for students interested in transfer courses or occupational degrees in a variety of formats. The college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
- Profile last updated: 10/02/2009.
In the News:
- Council authorizes sale of land for battlefield park (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:20:29 pm
Plans to purchase 3.52 acres of vacant land for the River Raisin battlefield site now have the official endorsement of the Monroe City Council. - The race is on for electricity-powered vehicles (NBC 24 Toledo)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 02:55:33 pm
The race to electricity-powered vehicles is on Tuesday at Monroe County Community College. - SMCC’s Division 6 semifinal 1 p.m. Saturday in Jackson (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:16:28 am
St. Mary Catholic Central’s Division 6 state playoff game has been scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday at Withington Stadium in Jackson. The Falcons (11-1) play Constantine (10-2). The winner will advance to the state championship game at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Ford Field. - Owens to start nursing school (The Toledo Blade)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:40:41 am
By MEGHAN GILBERT-CUNNINGHAM BLADE STAFF WRITER Owens Community College is creating a separate school of nursing to help it regain national accreditation for its registered nursing program. Changing the format from the current nursing department within the school of health sciences to its own stand-alone school will help pull resources together and address issues, Owens Vice Provost Renay Scott ... - Learning Bank Network launched in Orchard East (The Monroe Evening News)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:19:50 pm
Renovations to turn a former Monroe Bank & Trust branch into a community learning center are just beginning, but the idea appears to be paying early dividends.
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Near By Schools:
- Davis College - 440 students - 17.1 mi. away - view location
- Mercy College Of Northwest Ohio - 780 students - 17.9 mi. away - view location
- Owens Community College - 18,739 students - 22.3 mi. away - view location
- Stautzenberger College - 758 students - 23.7 mi. away - view location
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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