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Montgomery College
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Montgomery College Academics
Located just north of Washington, D.C., Montgomery College—Rockville offers over 130 associate degree and certificate programs to help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and prepare them for entry into the workforce.
In addition, Montgomery College—Rockville offers an honors program, continuing education, and distance learning programs. Students enrolled in the honors program may choose among three specific programs which offer honors courses, tutorials, seminars, independent study, and internships. The honors program is designed for high-ability students interested in a challenging and rewarding academic experience.
The continuing education program at Montgomery College—Rockville provides noncredit training as well as off-campus credit in the following areas of study: business, information technology and safety; health sciences, information technology; art and design, as well as technical education; customized training; and, community education.
Distance learning at Montgomery College—Rockville is designed for students seeking a flexible learning environment. Most courses are delivered over the Web using a special system called WebCT. Through this course management system, students receive all course requirements and instructions, participate in discussions, take exams and quizzes, and turn in all completed assignments.
Montgomery College Admissions
Montgomery College—Rockville is open to all students with a high school diploma or equivalent, wanting to further their education.
To be admitted to the college, prospective students must:
- Fill out and submit an admissions application, along with a $25 non-refundable application fee (students may apply online at the school’s website)
- Apply for financial aid
- Take assessment tests (if necessary)
- Meet with an academic advisor
Students can apply to Montgomery College—Rockville online, by mail, or in person. International students should contact the admissions office for additional instructions and other applications.
Montgomery College Financial Aid
Montgomery College—Rockville provides financial assistance to qualifying students through the following options: grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment. The school’s website provides detailed descriptions of all financial aid available. All qualifying students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the semester deadlines as follows: Fall semester—May 1; Spring semester—November 1.
Montgomery College Students
Montgomery College—Rockville is a commuter campus which serves a wide range of students, including high school graduates, transfer students, international students, and working professionals. There are two additional campuses besides Rockville which include Germantown, and Tacoma Park/Silver Spring.
There are many opportunities for students to be involved in campus life at Montgomery College—Rockville including a variety of clubs, student senate, intramural sports, a leadership program, intercollegiate sports teams, and a student run newspaper, an educational campus cable television channel, and an Internet radio station.
The college also offers services to the students including disability support, academic advising, student counseling, and an online bookstore.
Montgomery College Athletics
Montgomery College—Rockville supports several intercollegiate teams including men’s baseball, lacrosse, and golf; men’s and women’s basketball, cross-country, tennis, track, and soccer; and women’s volleyball, softball, and cheerleading.
The Rockville Knights compete in two conferences—the Maryland Junior College Association, known as JUCO, and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Region XX Conference.
This year, the Rockville Knights’ cheerleading squad took the Division Grand Championship title at the UMBC Championships for the first time in history. In addition, the squad also took first place in their division at the University of Maryland Championship.
Intramural sports are also offered for students seeking recreational competitive sports.
Information Summary
Ranks 1726th overall and 25th in Maryland
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
57.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,476 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
64% / 40% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
22,893 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Rockville, MD 20850
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,557 (33,557 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 12,064 (2.67 people per house) |
| Families | 8,499 (3.16 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,654 |
| Pop. — Asian | 6,254 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 44 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 217 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 23,096 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,364 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Montgomery College?
Ranks 2872nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,880 | $5,910 | $7,980 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $996 | $1,601 | $2,016 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $96 | $197 | $266 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,476 | $8,112 | $10,596 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $20,426 | $24,062 | $26,546 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,376 | $11,012 | $13,496 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,708  $3,876 |
$7,236  $7,512 |
$9,612  $9,996 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $580  $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $14,000  $14,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,350  $1,450 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,900  $2,900 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Montgomery College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Montgomery College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Montgomery College Ranks 4016th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,395 | 482 |  28% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,346 | 202 |  12% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $700 | 163 |  10% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,883 | 123 |  7% |
| Any financial aid type | 692 |  41% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Montgomery College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 731 | 1,145 | 1,876 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2,514 | 3,396 | 5,910 |
Hispanic | 1,398 | 1,710 | 3,108 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,441 | 1,651 | 3,092 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 30 | 34 | 64 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,198 | 4,578 | 8,776 |
Race Unknown | 24 | 43 | 67 |
| Total | 10,336 | 12,557 | 22,893 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Montgomery College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 478 | 797 | |
| 117 | 140 | 257 | |
| 40 | 75 | 115 | |
| 17 | 78 | 95 | |
| 49 | 26 | 75 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Montgomery College Ranks 597th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $68,281 ($68,929 male / $67,763 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 491 (218 male / 273 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,026 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $7,666,827 |
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