McLennan Community College (MCC)
Public two-year college in Waco, TX that costs an average of $5,887 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,887
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,245
PublicMidsize city5,668 undergraduates
Cost of MCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,900 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,660 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,910 |
| Books and supplies | $1,536 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,887 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,987 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,309 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $2,944 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,900 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with MCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,328 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,245 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 35th of 61 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $111 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 43% |
| Students with federal loans | 19% |
Majors and programs at MCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 179 | $53,042 | $7,000 |
| Fire Protection | 79 | $43,921 | — |
| Real Estate | 79 | $32,378 | $6,137 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 136 | $21,807 | $5,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 52 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 37 | — | $13,750 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 18 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 41 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 5 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 46 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 89 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 20 | — | — |
| Data Processing | 16 | — | — |
| Engineering | 32 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 7 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 85 | — | $17,047 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 49 | — | $16,098 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 15 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 107 | $66,255 | $9,140 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 72 | $40,154 | $9,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,370 | $33,295 | $8,014 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 108 | $31,610 | $10,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 23 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 5 | — | — |
| Agriculture | 3 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 1 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 22 | — | — |
| Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 108 | — | $10,500 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 32 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 20 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 26 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 10 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 18 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 89 | — | $17,981 |
| Music | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | 12 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 160 | — | $12,935 |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 79 | — | $8,400 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Valley Community College | Athens | $4,015 | — | $41,336 |
| Laredo College | Laredo | $3,157 | — | $37,653 |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville | $9,607 | — | $49,533 |
| South Plains College | Levelland | $8,697 | — | $44,226 |
| Central Texas College | Killeen | $5,337 | — | $46,742 |
| Weatherford College | Weatherford | $9,654 | — | $43,944 |
| Northeast Lakeview College | Universal City | $4,350 | — | — |
| Odessa College | Odessa | $5,895 | — | $47,174 |
About MCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Waco, TX |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 5,668 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | mclennan.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,900 a year (tuition and fees: $3,660 in-state, $5,910 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,887 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,987.
How much do MCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,245 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 35th of 61 similar colleges in Texas.
What is MCC's graduation rate?
33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.