Macomb Community College
- As a publicly funded and community-based institution of higher education, Macomb Community College provides a comprehensive program of high-quality educational, enrichment, and economic development experiences designed to promote individual growth and social improvement.
School Highlights
Macomb Community College serves 19,628 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 19,628 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $5,711
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Macomb Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,054 teachers has grown by 141% over five years.
Macomb Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,054 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Macomb Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 49:1 over five years.
The Macomb Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
19,628 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
6,045 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
13,583 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
186 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
70%
67%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.52
College Completion Rate
11%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,440 is less than the state average of $4,914. The in-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,711 is less than the state average of $6,836. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$4,914
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,711
$6,836
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$11,637
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Macomb Community College has existed as a learning community since 1954 when classrooms were borrowed and fall enrollment was 84. Macomb, the second largest community college in Michigan, offers more of the kinds of programs to prepare people for life and work in the 21st century at many locations throughout Macomb County: Nearly 200 degree and certificate programs; nearly 40 bachelor's completion and master's degree programs at Macomb's University Center; pre-college programs to help high school students plan for their future; customized workforce training; certification and professional education; and community enrichment programs. Whether just starting college, changing career direction or learning just for fun, there's more at Macomb. Students enrolled in any one of the Macomb University Center's academic programs have at their disposal the educational and co-curricular resources of both the partner institutions and Macomb Community College. In devising its "best of both worlds" approach, Macomb believes it has created a unique plan for a unique student. Macomb Community College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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