- 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 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1964
Campus Size
186 acres
Total Faculty
56 staff
28 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 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,250 students
382 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
58:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,153 students
294 students
# Part-Time Students
2,097 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,250 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,250 students
292 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
71%
50%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,600
$37,200
Tuition & Financial Aid
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$14,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Montgomery County Community College-West Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
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