- 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%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,863 students
- In-state tuition: $3,027
- Out-state tuition: $11,765
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Morgan Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
126 staff
92 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
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
2,252 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
354 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
1,509 students
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
186 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
354 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,509 students
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 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)
36%
27%
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%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,549
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,018
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Multicultural ClubPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Physical Therapy Assistant ClubPRIDE Club
Student Government AssociationStudent 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Morgan Community College cost?
Morgan Community College's tuition is approximately $3,027 for In-State students and $11,765 for Out-State students.
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