Monroe County Community College was established to provide a variety of higher education opportunities for the residents of Monroe County. The College mission is to provide programs for students planning to transfer to four-year institutions; programs for students seeking an associate's degree or certificate in an occupational area; general education courses/experiences integrated throughout the curriculum; training and retraining for business and industry; a strong complement of student support services and other activities to meet the lifelong educational and employment needs of its students.
School Highlights
Monroe County Community College serves 2,475 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 86%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,475 students
In-state tuition: $5,680
Out-state tuition: $6,220
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Monroe County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Monroe County Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 42% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,475 students
2,074 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
602 students
726 students
# Part-Time Students
1,873 students
1,348 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
146 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
602 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,873 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
4%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
3%
6%
% White
1%
14%
% Hawaiian
75%
56%
% Two or more races
16%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2287%
0.2325%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,680 is more than the state average of $4,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,220 is less than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,680
$4,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,220
$6,896
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,127
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public,
two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County,
educational funds from the State of Michigan, and student tuition.
Our 210-acre Main Campus is centrally located in Monroe County with
easy access to Detroit and Toledo. The Whitman Center, located in
Bedford Township near the Michigan-Ohio border, was established in
1991. The Monroe County Community College campus, located on South
Raisinville Road, opened for students in October 1967. The campus
buildings are related to one another by an attractively landscaped
center mall. Each building is both functionally and esthetically
designed. The Campbell Learning Resources Center is the focal point
of the campus. This two-story building contains classrooms, faculty
offices, and the necessary space to house library facilities for a
collection of over 46,000 volumes, and over 300 current
subscriptions as well as electronic access to thousands of
magazines and journals. Monroe County Community College is a
nationally accredited institution of higher learning with college
classes for students interested in transfer courses or occupational
degrees in a variety of formats. The college is accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Monroe County Community College cost?
Monroe County Community College's tuition is approximately $5,680 for In-State students and $6,220 for Out-State students.
What is Monroe County Community College's ranking?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,475 students
In-state tuition: $5,680
Out-state tuition: $6,220
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,952 per year for in-state students and $6,896 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
