- Montgomery County Community College believes in thinking Big. As an institution, the College prides itself on innovation. Founded in 1964, the College has grown with the community to meet the lifelong learning needs of Montgomery County. Known for its academic excellence and based on the successes of more than 30,000 alumni, the College is ranked first in the nation in its use of technology by the Center for Digital Education for 2008. Student success is the College�s primary goal. With a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, the College is committed to working closely with students to help them reach their educational goals. Students learn from award-winning faculty. In fact, the College�s faculty has been recognized as top in the nation three times in the past decade by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The College provides students with a quality, relevant curriculum. Students who earn AA or AS degrees can expect seamless transfer to numerous public and private colleges and universities throughout the region. More than two thirds of the College�s career graduates are employed in their fields of study. In addition, graduates from the College�s health sciences programs consistently exceed the average national pass rate on their professional certifications�many with 100 percent of graduates passing on their first attempt.
School Highlights
Montgomery County Community College-West Campus serves 3,250 students (35% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,250 students
- Minority enrollment: 29%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Montgomery County Community College-West Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Montgomery County Community College-West Campus
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
56 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Montgomery County Community College-West Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Montgomery County Community College-West Campus diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,250 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
58:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,153 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
2,097 students
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,250 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
71%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,600
$35,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,351
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery County Community College-West Campus's ranking?
Montgomery County Community College-West Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
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