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McLennan Community College

McLennan Community College

Waco, TX · City · 5,668 students
WebsiteScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$5,051
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
37%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$39,163
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, is widely recognized for its robust transfer pathways, strong workforce education, and premier programs in nursing, allied health, and the performing arts. A defining feature of the college is its innovative University Center, which enables students to seamlessly earn bachelor’s and graduate degrees locally through partnerships with institutions like Tarleton State University and Texas Tech University. Set on a scenic 200-acre campus bordering the Bosque River and Cameron Park, MCC offers an engaging student experience grounded in close faculty mentorship, active student organizations, and nationally competitive NJCAA athletics.


Wikipedia:McLennan Community College (MCC) is a public community college in Waco, Texas. It opened in 1965 and now serves approximately 9,000 students, with more than 700 employees. It is governed by a board of trustees elected from single-member districts in the county.

Location
Waco, TX, 76708 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
91 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$3,660$5,910
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$20,136$20,676
Average net price$5,051Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$5,910
In-state: $3,660
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$20,676
In-state: $20,136
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,051
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.mclennan.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
McLennan Community College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$4,200
Housing$9,135
Books & supplies$1,608
Personal expenses$2,529
Transportation$3,204
Total published by the school$20,676
See how the in-state total ($20,136) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
McLennan Community College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$3,660
Housing$9,135
Books & supplies$1,608
Personal expenses$2,529
Transportation$3,204
Total published by the school$20,136
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
37%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
36% graduated · 28% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 33% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$32,591
10 yrs after entry$39,163
Debt
Median at graduation$10,500
Monthly payment$111
Middle 50% owe$2.8k–$12.8k
90th percentile$24,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 30%Women 70%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$23,435
Independent
44%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
55%
Race & ethnicity
White
39%
Hispanic
38%
Black
15%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$13M
Full-time faculty
51%
Faculty salary
$8,839/mo
Teaching spend
$7,397
per student
Federal loans
20%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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