Montgomery College

Montgomery College Overview

Montgomery College is a public, state school in the suburban setting of Rockville, Maryland. Montgomery College was founded in 1946 and enrolls 21,132 undergrads and no graduate students.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Activities at Montgomery College

Love music or performing? At Montgomery College you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Montgomery College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Montgomery 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? Montgomery College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Montgomery College on the Student Life page.

2022 Montgomery College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$9,570
Out-of-State	$13,098

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Is Montgomery College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Montgomery College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

Montgomery College Acceptance Rate 2022

Around 80% of applicants get into Montgomery College each year. Last year, 4,836 students applied to Montgomery College and 3,870 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Montgomery College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure 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 Montgomery College, around 74% return for 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 Outlook Montgomery College Graduates

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

The average starting salary for recent Montgomery College grads is $30,109 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Montgomery College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Montgomery College's endowment was valued at $26.1 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $7,757 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Montgomery 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.

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

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

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 Montgomery College.

Based on this information, does Montgomery College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Montgomery College a good school for you?

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Where is Montgomery College Located?

Montgomery College is located in the suburban setting of Rockville, Maryland, less than an hour from Washington and DC.

If you would like to see Montgomery College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 270, Interstate 495,Interstate 95 to Rockville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dulles International, Reagan National.

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

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