McLennan Community College
- You`ll find a world of opportunity, exceptional learning environments, inspiring instructors and so much more. At McLennan, we stress student success. So whatever your educational goals are, we`ll help you reach them.Here are just a few of the reasons to come to McLennan:Small classes with individualized attention from professorsCutting-edge technology and facilitiesField research opportunitiesBeautiful campus next to Cameron Park and the Bosque RiverCulture of service, enrichment and achievement
School Highlights
McLennan Community College serves 8,705 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,705 students
- In-state tuition: $106
- Out-state tuition: $181
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 669 teachers has grown by 64% over five years.
McLennan Community College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & 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
669 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of McLennan Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The McLennan Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,705 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
2,746 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
5,959 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
34%
47%
% Black
12%
12%
% White
48%
29%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
College Completion Rate
25%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $106 is less than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $181 is less than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$106
$4,287
Out-State Tuition Fees
$181
$6,528
Tuition Notes
$106 per credit hour for in-state students and $181 per credit hour for out-of-state students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,952
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
76%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Golf, Softball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Agriculture Club, Baptist Student Ministry, Biology Club, Black Student Association, Circle K International, Engineering and Physics Club at MCC, Hispanic Student Association, MCC Sunrise Rotaract, MCC Women's Leadership Association, MCC Young Democrats, McLennan Pride, NAMI On Campus Waco (Tarleton), Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society), Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society), Sigma Kappa Delta (English Honor Society), Student Council, Student Veterans of America (SVA), The MCC History Student Association, TRIO Student Association, Workforce majors student organizations
Arts and Music Programs:
McLennan Theatre, Music Student Association, Pep Band
Agriculture Club, Baptist Student Ministry, Biology Club, Black Student Association, Circle K International, Engineering and Physics Club at MCC, Hispanic Student Association, MCC Sunrise Rotaract, MCC Women's Leadership Association, MCC Young Democrats, McLennan Pride, NAMI On Campus Waco (Tarleton), Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society), Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society), Sigma Kappa Delta (English Honor Society), Student Council, Student Veterans of America (SVA), The MCC History Student Association, TRIO Student Association, Workforce majors student organizations
Arts and Music Programs:
McLennan Theatre, Music Student Association, Pep Band
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- McLennan is located on a scenic 215-acre campus adjacent to Cameron Park and the Bosque River. Nestled among rolling hills and large trees, McLennan has been recognized statewide for its natural beauty and outstanding architecture.The college also owns Highlander Ranch, a 200-acre horse farm located about five miles from campus, and has an Emergency Services Education Center off-campus near the Waco Regional Airport. The campus features 22 buildings with 565,806 square feet of space. The 70,000 square-foot Learning Technology Center, completed in 2002, and its adjacent plaza are the focal point of the campus. MCC awards the Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science transfer degrees through the Arts and Sciences division. The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) workforce education degree and one-year certificates of completion in technical fields are awarded through the Workforce Education division. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and the Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) are awarded through the Continuing Education division. McLennan Community College is accredited to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Sciences degrees.
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