Founded in 1964; Montgomery County Community College or MCCC, is a two-year community college located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The institution prides itself on innovation, and aims to meet the lifelong learning needs of the Montgomery County. MCCC is known for its academic excellence, based on the success of over 30,000 alumni. The Center for Digital Education ranked the College first in the nation for its use of technology in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
| Overall Score (about) | 51.0 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $13,860 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 21 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 62% / 46% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 10,451 |
Montgomery County Community College fully accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The institute also holds accreditations from other agencies such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); the International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC); the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS); and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Montgomery County Community College is composed of the following academic divisions: Arts and Humanities; Business and Computer Science; Health Sciences; Math, Science, and Advanced Technology; and Social Sciences. The institution awards a variety of associate’s degrees, technical certificates and non-credit courses in diverse areas of study. The institute offers Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degrees, designed mostly for student transfer to four-year institutions as well as the Associate in General Studies (AGS) and the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees.
MCCC also offers an Honors program, the chance to study abroad, the opportunity to interact with scholars from around the world, and to get involved with student-led activities such as the Writers’ Conference. If the students need assistance in preparing for college-level work, they can pursue the developmental courses available in English, ESL, mathematics, and reading/study skills.
The College offers a variety of online degrees and certificates for students who are unable to attend a traditional class. The online programs provide a medium for such students to further their education and gain knowledge without having to visit the campus. Some of the online programs offered at MCCC are Business Administration (A.S.); Management Information Systems (A.S.); Secondary Education (A.A.); Marketing (A.A.S.); Office Administration (A.A.S.); Business Management (Certificate); Computer Science (A.S.); General Studies (A.G.S.); and Liberal Studies (A.A.).
Freshman students seeking admission to Montgomery College must send the completed application form along with all the official transcripts and ACT/ SAT score. Getting a transfer to the institute is easy. Students seeking a transfer to MCCC must send the completed application form along with official transcripts from all previously attended institutes. International students are also encouraged to apply for admission. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must take the TOEFL test to provide a proof of their proficiency in the language.
MCCC offers financial assistance to students and their families to enable them to meet the expenses of higher education. The institute offers financial aid through the following mediums: federal and state grants, scholarships, loans and work-study programs. All students seeking financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Grants and scholarships are the type of gift aids that need not be returned. Some of the different types of federal and state grants are Pell Grants, SEOG Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, and PHEAA State Grant.
MCCC also offers a variety of scholarships for the students. Some of them are Automotive Technology Scholarship; Core-to-Core Transfer Agreement Scholarship; The Rhoda D. Edwards Scholarship; Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation Nursing Scholarship; Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Scholars Scholarship (STEM); and Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation Nursing Scholarship (PHEFN). Students can opt for loan options such as Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan, and Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS).
MCCC also offers work study programs for the students. It helps students take up part time jobs to pay for college. Apart from assisting students meet their educational expenses, MCCC’s work study program also helps them gain relevant work experience in their field of interest.
MCCC students have access to a variety of support services, programs, events and activities that are specifically developed to foster personal and academic growth. The institution encourages students to explore diverse activities and events during their time at the College and make the most of the opportunities available to them. Student Government Association acts as the medium between the students and the administration. It is responsible for organizing and coordinating the campus events.
The campus is home to several clubs and organizations, based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the registered student organizations are African-American Student League, Communicating Arts Production Group (CAPG), Dental Hygiene Club, GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), HOLA Club (Latin American Students Club), Phi Beta Lambda (Business Majors Club), THRIVE (Christian Fellowship), Student Programming Board, and Political Science/Pre-Law Club.
MCCC‘s athletics department sponsors men’s and women’s teams in diverse sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and softball. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Mustangs. The College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The College also offers a variety of intramural athletics at the Physical Education Center on the Central Campus.
Montgomery College offers lifestyle and leisure classes in a wide range of areas for learners of different groups. Their adult and senior classes include personal finance, computer basics, music, dance, fitness, and arts and crafts. The courses designed for children and teens include driver’s education instruction and test preparation classes. They also organize summer camp programs for children from ages 6-17. They also offer more than a dozen languages through their Language programs and ESL program.
MCCC’s Upward Bound is a dynamic program, designed to encourage and prepare students for a successful college education. It also challenges students to develop new skills, discipline, study habits, and attitude essential to be successful in high school and college. Some of the services include college-prep classes, free tutoring, college tours, cultural field trips, academic advising, financial aid advising, and career counseling.
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