- Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides persons the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs.
School Highlights
Muskegon Community College serves 3,617 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,617 students
- In-state tuition: $5,276
- Out-state tuition: $10,946
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Muskegon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 134 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Muskegon Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1929
Total Faculty
134 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Muskegon Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Muskegon Community College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 33% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,617 students
2,473 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
1,182 students
889 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,435 students
1,584 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,617 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,182 students
961 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,435 students
1,658 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$30,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,276 is more than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,946 is more than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,276
$4,930
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,946
$6,838
Tuition Notes
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,384
$11,915
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,217
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
BowlingCross Country
GolfSoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Colors
Blue
School Mascot
Jayhawk
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Agriculture/Garden ClubAmateur Film Club
American Foundry SocietyAnime and Asian Culture Club
Business Professionals of AmericaChristian Fellowship Club
Gaming ClubGender and Sexuality Alliance
Geology ClubHealth Pre-Professional Club
Motorsports ClubNature Club
Philosophy ClubPower of Unity Alliance
Social Science AssociationStudent Government Association
Student Nurse ClubStudent Veterans Organization
Teachers of Tomorrow Students
Arts and Music Programs:
Art and DesignCollege Singers
CollegiatesDance
MCC Honors OrchestraMCC Jazz Ensemble
MCC Wind EnsembleTheater
West Michigan WINDS
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Muskegon Community College is a publicly supported educational institution currently serving nearly 5,000 students. Created by the Muskegon Board of Education in 1926, and housed in the then-new Muskegon Senior High School, it was one of only five two-year educational institutions in Michigan at that time. Community colleges are all about opportunity-to prepare for successful transfer to a four-year college or university-to acquire new or enhanced knowledge and skills that will advance your existing career-to earn a degree or certificate that can qualify you for a well-paying job or promotion-to complement and enrich your lifestyle with new vocational skills. Muskegon Community College, by harnessing the power of modern technology, underscores its commitment to providing West Michigan with an outstanding educational environment. Muskegon Community College, designed by Alden B. Dow, features an enclosed court, with Four-Mile Creek flowing under the wings of the building and through the court. The 111-acre campus is made up of the Academic Complex, the Technology Building, the Hendrik Meijer Information Technology Center, the Bartels-Rode Gymnasium, and the Frauenthal Foundation Fine Arts Center. Newly opened in January 2006, the Hendrik Meijer Library Information Technology Center offers students and the community the latest in communication capabilities, including wireless Internet access, state-of-the-art library facilities/technologies and classrooms, and an Internet caf. The 40,000 square foot facility has three levels overlooking the woods and creek, and offers special services including interlibrary loan, photocopy machines, group study rooms, a quiet reading room, a workstation for visually impaired persons, and both group and individual orientations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Muskegon Community College cost?
Muskegon Community College's tuition is approximately $5,276 for In-State students and $10,946 for Out-State students.
What sports does Muskegon Community College offer?
Muskegon Community College offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Muskegon Community College's ranking?
Muskegon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least debt for graduating students.
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