Monroe Community College

Monroe Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Rochester, New York. Monroe Community College was founded in 1961 and enrolls 12,907 undergrads and no graduate students. Monroe Community College offers on-campus housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Monroe Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Monroe Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Monroe Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Monroe Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Monroe Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Monroe Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Monroe Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Monroe Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	73%
In-State Tuition	$4,380
Out-of-State	$8,760
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Monroe Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what Monroe Community College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2018 Acceptance Rate for Monroe Community College

It is not competitive to get into Monroe Community College. Around 73% of applicants get into Monroe Community College each year. Out of 16,328 applications received in 2021, 11,928 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Monroe Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Monroe Community College, around 50% return for their sophomore year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Monroe Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Monroe Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Monroe Community College. Based on this information, how does Monroe Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Monroe Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Monroe Community College Located?

Monroe Community College is located in the suburban setting of Rochester, New York, less than an hour from Buffalo.

If you want to see Monroe Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to Rochester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greater Rochester International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Monroe Community College and Rochester are like without leaving home.

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