Monroe County Community College

  • Monroe County Community College was established to provide a variety of higher education opportunities for the residents of Monroe County. The College mission is to provide programs for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions; programs for students seeking an associate's degree or certificate in an occupational area; general education courses/experiences integrated throughout the curriculum; training and retraining for business and industry; a strong complement of student support services and other activities to meet the lifelong educational and employment needs of its students.

School Highlights

Monroe County Community College serves 2,210 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,210 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,680
  • Out-state tuition: $6,220
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 68% over five years.
Monroe County Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & 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
Year Founded
1964
Total Faculty
70 staff
70 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Monroe County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Monroe County Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 98% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,210 students
2,473 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
552 students
889 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
1,658 students
1,584 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,210 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
552 students
961 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,658 students
1,658 students
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
5%
16%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
67%
60%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
19%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
31%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$44,146
$41,695

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 $5,680 is more than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,220 is less than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,680
$4,930

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,220
$6,838
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
89%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,127
$11,915

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Sports

School Mascot
Husky
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan, and student tuition. Our 210-acre Main Campus is centrally located in Monroe County with easy access to Detroit and Toledo. The Whitman Center, located in Bedford Township near the Michigan-Ohio border, was established in 1991. The Monroe County Community College campus, located on South Raisinville Road, opened for students in October 1967. The campus buildings are related to one another by an attractively landscaped center mall. Each building is both functionally and esthetically designed. The Campbell Learning Resources Center is the focal point of the campus. This two-story building contains classrooms, faculty offices, and the necessary space to house library facilities for a collection of over 46,000 volumes, and over 300 current subscriptions as well as electronic access to thousands of magazines and journals. Monroe County Community College is a nationally accredited institution of higher learning with college classes for students interested in transfer courses or occupational degrees in a variety of formats. The college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Monroe County Community College cost?
Monroe County Community College's tuition is approximately $5,680 for In-State students and $6,220 for Out-State students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,210 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,680
  • Out-state tuition: $6,220
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,930 per year for in-state students and $6,838 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,806 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 97%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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