Muskegon Community College

221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides persons the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs.

School Highlights

Muskegon Community College serves 3,456 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,456 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,276
  • Out-state tuition: $10,946
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Muskegon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 282 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Muskegon Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
282 staff
224 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Muskegon Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Muskegon Community College diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has declined by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,456 students
2,783 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,186 students
1,079 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,270 students
1,704 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
276 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,186 students
1,115 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,270 students
1,615 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
5%
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% Black
4%
12%
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% White
81%
72%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
5%
5%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in MI.
Diversity Score
0.32
0.46
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
21%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.79%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$30,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,276 is more than the state average of $4,944. The in-state tuition has declined by 42% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,946 is more than the state average of $6,878. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,276
$4,944
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,946
$6,878
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Tuition Notes
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,384
$11,704
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,217
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Agriculture/Garden Club, Amateur Film Club, American Foundry Society, Anime and Asian Culture Club, Business Professionals of America, Christian Fellowship Club, Gaming Club, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Geology Club, Health Pre-Professional Club, Motorsports Club, Nature Club, Philosophy Club, Power of Unity Alliance, Social Science Association, Student Government Association, Student Nurse Club, Student Veterans Organization, Teachers of Tomorrow Students

Arts and Music Programs:
Art and Design, College Singers, Collegiates, Dance, MCC Honors Orchestra, MCC Jazz Ensemble, MCC Wind Ensemble, Theater, West Michigan WINDS
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Muskegon Community College is a publicly supported educational institution currently serving nearly 5,000 students. Created by the Muskegon Board of Education in 1926, and housed in the then-new Muskegon Senior High School, it was one of only five two-year educational institutions in Michigan at that time. Community colleges are all about opportunity-to prepare for successful transfer to a four-year college or university-to acquire new or enhanced knowledge and skills that will advance your existing career-to earn a degree or certificate that can qualify you for a well-paying job or promotion-to complement and enrich your lifestyle with new vocational skills. Muskegon Community College, by harnessing the power of modern technology, underscores its commitment to providing West Michigan with an outstanding educational environment. Muskegon Community College, designed by Alden B. Dow, features an enclosed court, with Four-Mile Creek flowing under the wings of the building and through the court. The 111-acre campus is made up of the Academic Complex, the Technology Building, the Hendrik Meijer Information Technology Center, the Bartels-Rode Gymnasium, and the Frauenthal Foundation Fine Arts Center. Newly opened in January 2006, the Hendrik Meijer Library Information Technology Center offers students and the community the latest in communication capabilities, including wireless Internet access, state-of-the-art library facilities/technologies and classrooms, and an Internet caf. The 40,000 square foot facility has three levels overlooking the woods and creek, and offers special services including interlibrary loan, photocopy machines, group study rooms, a quiet reading room, a workstation for visually impaired persons, and both group and individual orientations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Muskegon Community College cost?
Muskegon Community College's tuition is approximately $5,276 for In-State students and $10,946 for Out-State students.
What sports does Muskegon Community College offer?
Muskegon Community College offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Muskegon Community College's ranking?
Muskegon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,456 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,276
  • Out-state tuition: $10,946
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,944 per year for in-state students and $6,878 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Schoolcraft College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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