- 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 9,399 students (24% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 9,399 students
- In-state tuition: $3,750
- Out-state tuition: $12,500
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
McHenry County College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
McHenry County College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
145 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of McHenry County College has grown by 20% over five years.
The McHenry County College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,399 students
3,095 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
65:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
2,221 students
1,013 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
7,178 students
2,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
9,399 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,221 students
1,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,178 students
2,308 students
% Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
28%
28%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
2%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
60%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$50,609
$42,901
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 $3,750 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 67% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,500 is more than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,750
$8,019
Showing 2008–2024. View full 18-year historical data
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,500
$10,874
Tuition Notes
In-district tuition is currently $110 per credit hour. For more details visit www.mchenry.edu/tuition
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
44%
80%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$8,029
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,988
$4,618
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
100%
96%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
SoccerSoftball
TennisVolleyball
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does McHenry County College cost?
McHenry County College's tuition is approximately $3,750 for In-State students and $12,500 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of McHenry County College?
The acceptance rate of McHenry County College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 96%.
What sports does McHenry County College offer?
McHenry County College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is McHenry County College's ranking?
McHenry County College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Largest student body and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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