Monroe Community College

Monroe Community College Overview

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 provides on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms.

Student Involvement at Monroe Community College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Monroe Community College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

Monroe Community College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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.

2022 Monroe Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	73%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,756
Out-of-State	$9,512

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Is Monroe Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer view of what Monroe Community College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Monroe Community College Acceptance Rate 2022

Monroe Community College is not competitive to get into. Around 73% of applicants get into Monroe Community College each year. Out of 16,328 applications received in 2022, 11,928 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Monroe Community College

Retention refers to 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.

Around 50% of students who start at Monroe Community College return the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

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.

Check with Monroe Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Monroe Community College

Tuition 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.

For information on Monroe Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded 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, does Monroe Community College seem like a good fit? 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 would like to see Monroe Community College for yourself, be sure to 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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