Morgan Community College is a two-year community college, one of 13 community colleges in the Colorado Community College System, Colorado's largest system of higher education.
School Highlights
Morgan Community College serves 1,863 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
The student population of Morgan Community College has grown by 47% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Morgan Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,863 students
1,174 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
354 students
712 students
# Part-Time Students
1,509 students
1,500 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
186 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
354 students
483 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,509 students
1,114 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
36%
25%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
53%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
46.42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3579%
0.2712%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,027 is less than the state average of $3,735. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,765 is more than the state average of $10,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,027
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,765
$10,403
Tuition Notes
Tuition fees based on full time 18-credit hours, minus fees and additional charges.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,549
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,018
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Multicultural Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Physical Therapy Assistant Club, PRIDE Club, Student Government Association, Student Nurses Association
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
MCC serves students in 11,500-square-miles of Eastern Colorado
including the counties of Morgan, Washington, Yuma , Lincoln, Kit
Carson, and the eastern half of Adams and Arapahoe counties. The
main campus at Fort Morgan and the five Centers throughout the
service area provide the first two years of a college degree,
occupational programs, adult basic education, college classes for
high school students, customized training for business and
community, and houses the Small Business Development Center. MCC's
main campus at Fort Morgan is located 80 miles northeast of Denver,
Colorado, on Interstate 76, exit number 82 on Barlow Road (County
Road 20). It is the site of administration and business offices,
classrooms, instructional shops and laboratories, The Learning
Resource Center, Bloedorn Lecture Hall, the Aspen Founders Room,
and the new Student Center. The Learning Resource Center (LRC),
located in Cottonwood Hall on the Fort Morgan campus, houses a
number of special areas and services to assist students with their
instructional and informational needs. These areas include the MCC
Library, the Testing Center, the Media Center, and the Distance
Learning center.
From business and healthcare to technology and skilled trades, the article showcases the breadth of options available to students seeking to enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, or pursue career advancement.
This comprehensive guide explains what a community college is, its history, and its role in higher education. It covers the types of programs offered, differences from four-year colleges, benefits of attending, and important considerations for prospective students, providing valuable insights for those exploring educational options.
For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,735 per year for in-state students and $10,403 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,162 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
