Montcalm Community College
Tel:
(989)328-2111
- Montcalm Community College creates a learning community in which educated and trained people contribute to the economic, cultural and social well-being.
School Highlights
- Montcalm Community College serves 1,832 students (29% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Montcalm Community College is the only community colleges within Montcalm County, MI.
- The nearest community college to Montcalm Community College is Grand Rapids Community College (34.7 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Montcalm Community College | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 58 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,832 students | 3,505 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 538 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,294 students | 1,914 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % White | 86% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 10% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.50 |
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| College Completion Rate | 16% | 14% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,000 | $30,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Montcalm Community College began in fall 1963 as an idea in the minds of a group of public-spirited citizens. It had become obvious to the people of Montcalm County that such factors as distance to existing colleges, rising educational costs, increasing demands upon institutions of higher education and the growing specialization of the work force were combining to form a mandate for local post-high school education. MCC has progressed steadily since its approval by area voters in 1965. Credit courses are available to students desiring selected classes or classes leading to a certificate or degree. Upgrading and retraining courses, a wide variety of non-credit and recreation courses, employment services, counseling, financial aid assistance, career planning services and tutoring are also available. A dedicated staff, student body and community have helped make the dream of 1963 a viable community college ' a learning community dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the people it serves. Whether you're looking for credit or non-credit classes, personal or professional development, or cultural or recreational pursuits, you're looking at the right place -- Montcalm Community College, your community college. Our goal is to provide excellent learning in a convenient manner. The college has enjoyed a long history of accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Montcalm Community College is Grand Rapids Community College (34.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 15,668 students | 34.70 Mi143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)234-4000 34.7015,668 - 16,031 students | 45.10 Mi419 N Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48901
(517)483-1999 45.1016,031 - Baker College of OwossoPrivate, non-profit2,512 students | 50.60 Mi1020 S. Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989)729-3350 50.602,512 - 4,343 students | 52.30 Mi1375 S Clare Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
(989)386-6622 52.304,343 - 4,640 students | 55.00 Mi221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231)773-9131 55.004,640
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