- 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 16,300 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 16,300 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $5,711
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- 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
Community Size
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 393 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Macomb Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
393 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Macomb Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Macomb Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,300 students
2,473 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
5,160 students
889 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
11,140 students
1,584 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
16,300 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,160 students
961 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,140 students
1,658 students
% Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
15%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
63%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
12%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$44,976
$41,695
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,440 is less than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,711 is less than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$4,930
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,711
$6,838
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,858
$11,915
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Macomb Community College cost?
Macomb Community College's tuition is approximately $4,440 for In-State students and $5,711 for Out-State students.
What is Macomb Community College's ranking?
Macomb Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Largest student body, Highest median earnings 10 years after entry and Least debt for graduating students.
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