Morgan Community College

920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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 1,626 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,626 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,027
  • Out-state tuition: $11,765
  • Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Morgan Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
Morgan Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
67 staff
56 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Morgan Community College has grown by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Morgan Community College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,626 students
1,144 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
299 students
671 students
# Part-Time Students
1,327 students
1,413 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,626 students
1,072 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
299 students
641 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,327 students
1,327 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
26%
% Black
5%
8%
% White
52%
49%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.00
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 $3,712. 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 $10,526. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,027
$3,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,765
$10,526
Tuition Notes
Tuition fees based on full time 18-credit hours, minus fees and additional charges.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,549
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,018
$5,000

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: 2025 (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.
What is Morgan Community College's ranking?
Morgan Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,626 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,027
  • Out-state tuition: $11,765
  • Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,712 per year for in-state students and $10,526 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,978 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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