McHenry County College
- 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 7,473 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 7,473 students
- In-state tuition: $3,750
- Out-state tuition: $12,500
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
McHenry County College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 390 teachers has grown by 107% over five years.
McHenry County College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High 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
390 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of McHenry County College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 41:1 over five years.
The McHenry County College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,473 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,093 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
5,380 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
27%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
61%
48%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
College Completion Rate
29%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,750 is less than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has declined by 64% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,500 is more than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,750
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,500
$10,899
Tuition Notes
In-district tuition is currently $110 per credit hour. For more details visit www.mchenry.edu/tuition
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
43%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,025
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,025
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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