Macomb Community College
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Tel:
(586) 445-7999
- 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%.
Top Rankings
Macomb Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating 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 | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Macomb Community College is Rochester University (13.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Rochester UniversityPrivate not-for-profit1,087 students | 13.30 Mi800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
(248) 218-2011 13.301,087 - 14,436 students | 13.50 Mi801 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 496-2600 13.5014,436 - 15,211 students | 14.40 Mi2480 Opdyke Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-2000 14.4015,211 - Baker College of Auburn HillsPrivate, non-profit2,703 students | 16.80 Mi1500 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 340-0600 16.802,703 - Henry Ford CollegePublic12,146 students | 18.40 Mi5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 845-9600 18.4012,146
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