Montgomery College

51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Montgomery College’s small class sizes, faculty dedicated to teaching and learning, and affordable tuition make us a popular choice for numerous county residents. We’re very proud of the fact that we transfer nearly 5,000 students a year to colleges and universities close to home and across the country. And Montgomery College is a major provider of teachers, nurses, biotechnicians, and other high demand professions in Montgomery County, Maryland.

School Highlights

Montgomery College serves 17,284 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 17,284 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,910
  • Out-state tuition: $12,078
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Montgomery College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 2,185 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Montgomery College
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
2,185 staff
378 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Montgomery College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Montgomery College diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
17,284 students
3,201 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
5,801 students
805 students
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# Part-Time Students
11,483 students
2,396 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Montgomery College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Maryland.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
135 students
249 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,801 students
805 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,483 students
3,006 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
13%
6%
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% Asian
26%
30%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
24%
11%
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% White
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Montgomery College and the percentage of White community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
24%
40%
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% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Montgomery College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Montgomery College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
Diversity Score
0.80
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Montgomery College and the community college average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2862%
0.2772%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Montgomery College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$44,200
$36,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Montgomery College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Maryland by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $8,910 is more than the state average of $7,307. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,078 is more than the state average of $9,316. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,910
$7,307
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Montgomery College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,078
$9,316
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Montgomery College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
72%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Montgomery College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$10,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Montgomery College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Montgomery College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • On September 16, 1946, the first Montgomery College classes were held in the evenings at a local high school with a student body of 186 men and women. Over the past half-century the College has grown to a multicampus institution with more than 20,000 credit students and 15,000 Continuing Education students. By the fall of 1950, the College had acquired the buildings and seven acres previously occupied by the Bliss Electrical Society. This new home in Takoma Park became the first campus of Montgomery College. A second campus, the Rockville Campus, opened in September 1965. The Germantown Campus opened in September 1975 with classes held temporarily in Seneca Valley High School. Since the fall of 1978, the Germantown Campus has been located in permanent college facilities in Germantown, Maryland. Opened in 1965 with an enrollment of 2,489, the Rockville Campus is now Montgomery College's largest, with an enrollment of 14,000 full- and part-time students. It is located just north of Washington, D.C., between Route 355 and Interstate 270, and is readily accessible by bus and the Metro rail system. More than 600 courses are now offered in more than 40 curricula. People of all ages take classes at Rockville, and there is a diverse mix of cultures which contribute to the international flavor of this suburban campus. Thousands of Continuing Education students also attend classes at Rockville, and additional tens of thousands of people come to this campus each year for art exhibitions, athletic events, concerts, conferences, lectures, movies, plays, and other events open to the public. Under the leadership of the Instructional Deans, the campus is comprised of seven major instructional areas; Business, Hospitality Management and Information Science, Fine, Performing and Visual Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Science, History, Education, Health and Physical Education, the Applied Technology & Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education, and Student Development. Each area is led by a dean. Leadership for The Arts Institute, the Paul Peck Humanities Institute and the Montgomery County Public Schools Partnerships is provided by a program director. Intercollegiate athletics for men and women are a part of the total offering of the College. The College belongs to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA); Region XX NJCAA; and the Maryland Junior College Athletic Association, known as JUCO. The campuses field teams in numerous men's and women's intercollegiate sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montgomery College cost?
Montgomery College's tuition is approximately $8,910 for In-State students and $12,078 for Out-State students.
What is Montgomery College's ranking?
Montgomery College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 17,284 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,910
  • Out-state tuition: $12,078
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Maryland public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,307 per year for in-state students and $9,316 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maryland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Maryland is Montgomery College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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