McHenry County College
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(815)479-7732
- Our focus is learning. Student success is our goal.
- McHenry County College provides credit and noncredit educational degrees, certificates, training opportunities, and special events for close to 60,000 participants annually. The college serves the seventh most rapidly growing county in Illinois and offers six associate's degrees and 17 Associate of Applied Science degrees.
School Highlights
- McHenry County College serves 7,165 students (48% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
- McHenry County College is the only community colleges within Mchenry County, IL.
- The nearest community college to McHenry County College is Elgin Community College (16.8 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 175 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| McHenry County College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 175 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 7,165 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 41:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,470 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,695 students | 2,613 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 18% | 16% |
| % Black | 1% | 14% |
| % White | 68% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 9% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 28% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,400 | $31,800 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- MCC promotes a wide range of high-quality learning opportunities, enabling students to meet their educational, career and personal goals close to home at an affordable price. Our unique curriculum combines the traditional coursework needed for degrees with the soft skills needed in management roles. Students earn an Associate degree that blends work experience, mentoring and classroom participation. Student Life at McHenry County College offers students a variety of clubs and organizations to join and programs to attend.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to McHenry County College is Elgin Community College (16.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Elgin Community CollegePublic15,074 students | 16.80 Mi1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847)697-1000 16.8015,074 - 14,957 students | 19.40 Mi1200 W Algonquin Rd
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Grayslake, IL 60030
(847)543-2000 19.6015,410 - Worsham College of Mortuary SciencePrivate, for profit108 students | 23.80 Mi495 Northgate Pkwy
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847)808-8444 23.80108 - Oakton Community CollegePublic10,589 students | 28.40 Mi1600 E Golf Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847)635-1600 28.4010,589
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