Madisonville Community College

2000 College Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Madisonville Community College, a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, is a public comprehensive community college in the Madisonville Community and Technical College District.

School Highlights

Madisonville Community College serves 3,104 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is same as the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 19%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,104 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,624
  • Out-state tuition: $12,456
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Madisonville Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 217 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Madisonville Community College
(KY) 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
217 staff
232 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Madisonville Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Madisonville Community College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,104 students
2,652 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,019 students
1,151 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,085 students
1,501 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Madisonville Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Kentucky.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
174 students
266 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,019 students
1,151 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,085 students
1,652 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
5%
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% Black
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Madisonville Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
86%
81%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Madisonville Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
Diversity Score
0.26
0.33
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
38%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Madisonville Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.53%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$29,400
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Madisonville Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Kentucky by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,624
$3,629
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,456
$12,449
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Madisonville Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
98%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Madisonville Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,545
$11,279
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Madisonville Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,953
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Madisonville Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Madisonville Community College is changing lives by providing a supportive educational environment that will help you reach your postsecondary goals and start you on the road to lifelong learning. We serve one of the 16 seamless districts of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). MCC has three campuses in Madisonville- Health, Technology, and North- and the newest facility is the Muhlenberg County Campus. The four campuses of MCC play key roles in the statewide mission of the KCTCS- affordable postsecondary education and workforce training. Madisonville Community College offers classes in Caldwell, Crittenden, Henderson, Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg and Webster counties. We can give students ready access to postsecondary education and workforce training with day, evening and weekend classes, off-campus locations, the Internet, KET telecourses, Kentucky Virtual University, interactive television and short-term training. Madisonville Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Madisonville Community College cost?
Madisonville Community College's tuition is approximately $3,624 for In-State students and $12,456 for Out-State students.
What schools are Madisonville Community College often compared to?
Madisonville Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkinsville Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Madisonville Community College's ranking?
Madisonville Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Least expensive tuition, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,104 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,624
  • Out-state tuition: $12,456
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Kentucky public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,629 per year for in-state students and $12,449 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,988 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kentucky community colleges have a diversity score of 0.33, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Kentucky is American National University-Pikeville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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