- 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 (2026)
- 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
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 98% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,210 students
2,149 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
552 students
889 students
# Part-Time Students
1,658 students
1,584 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,210 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
552 students
961 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,658 students
1,658 students
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
67%
60%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
19%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,680 is more than the state average of $4,915. 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 $6,808. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,680
$4,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,220
$6,808
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,127
$11,915
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
- 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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