MONTGOMERY COLLEGE (MC)
- 40 W. Gude Drive, Suite 220
- Rockville, MD 20850
- OPEID College Code: 00691100
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- General Phone: (240) 567-5000
- President: Dr. Brian K. Johnson
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 26,147
- College Alias: MC
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Montgomery College (MC) is a three-campus, two-year institution of higher learning, offering more than 130 areas of study in both credit and noncredit programs. It also offers Workforce Development & Continuing Education Programs for students who are in career transition, reentering the workforce, maintaining current technical skills, or seeking continuing educational enrichment.
Students may work towards an Associate of Arts degree in Arts degree in liberal and fine arts, business, computer sciences and technologies and general studies. Studies in engineering, sciences or nursing can lead to an Associate of Science degree. Other programs of study at MC are designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year universities to complete their bachelor's degree. Professional certificates and letters of completion are awarded to students completed one of MC's many workforce development programs.
A Bioscience Education Center and a 40-acre Science and Technology Park are soon slated for construction. To support its programs in health sciences and visual and performing arts, Montgomery College has opened new health sciences facilities and a performing arts center with a 500-seat theater and a dance studio.
Other programs at MC include an Honors Program for high-achieving students, Renaissance Scholars for honors students who wish to earn credit for work or travel experience, and Montgomery Scholars for outstanding high school graduates, among others.
History
The first classes were held at Montgomery College in the evenings at a local high school in1946. The initial student enrollment was 186 men and women. Over the years, the college expanded to become a multi-campus institution serving thousands of students.
Academics
The academic calendar for Montgomery College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters. It also offers a short winter "Intersession," and two short summer sessions.
Colleges and Schools
The academic units at Montgomery College are divided into departments that cover study areas ranging from accounting and anthropology, to business and science, or engineering to music and theatre.
Student Life
Montgomery College offers many student clubs and organizations for involvement, with particular focus on groups that encourage students to explore the world around them. MC has a very diverse student body, and is committed to supporting all students through a variety of campus events, including World Peace Day, International Student Week, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Arab American Heritage Month, the World Arts Festival, and more.
Intramural sports and athletics are available, as are opportunities for service learning and volunteerism. Students have plenty of access to arts and entertainment through performances produced at the Cultural Arts Center at Silver Spring, the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, the Black Box Theatre, Summer Dinner Theatre, a College Music Concert Series, a variety of music ensembles, and a selection of art galleries on all three MC campuses.
Athletics
The athletics teams at Montgomery College are represented as both the "Knights" and the "Gryphons." These teams participate in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Montgomery College is comprised of three campuses:
- Germantown Campus
- Rockville Campus
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (MC's first campus)
Community Life
Montgomery College is located in the center of the Washington, D.C. metro area, in a very diverse community. All the history, culture, recreation and entertainment offered by a major metropolitan city is within easy distance. The student body of MC also reflects a diverse community, with the students representing a wide range of ages and origins.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- CHANGING LIVES: we are in the business of changing lives. Students are the center of our universe. We encourage continuous learning for our students, our faculty, our staff, and our community.
ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY: We are the community's college. We are the place for intellectual, cultural, social, and political dialogue. We serve a global community.
HOLDING OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE: We are accountable for key results centered around learning. We will be known for academic excellence by every high school student and community member. We inspire intellectual development through a commitment to the arts and scciences. We lead in meeting economic and workforce development needs.
WE WILL TEND TO OUR INTERNAL SPIRIT. We are committed to high academic and performance standards, and take pride in our collective achievements. We are welcoming, compassionate, and service-oriented to our diverse communities. We operate in a creative, innovative, flexible, and responsive manner. We practice collaboration, openness, honesty, and widely shared communications. Integrity, trust, and respect quide our actions. We value and respect academic vitality and excellence. Our spirit is renewed through enthusiasm, celebration, a sense of humor, and fun.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 50%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 10% | 34% | 22% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,374 | $3,532 | $1,742 | $1,790 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.3% | 8.1% | 5.2% |
| Number in Default | 55 | 67 | 52 |
| Number in Repayment | 744 | 822 | 1,000 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,092 | $3,984 | $3,876 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,944 | $7,728 | $7,512 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,644 | $10,320 | $9,996 |
| Books and Supplies | $650 | $625 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,700 | $14,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $1,450 | $2,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,742 | $4,609 | $4,476 |
| In-State | $8,594 | $8,353 | $8,112 |
| Out of State | $11,294 | $10,945 | $10,596 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,142 | $20,759 | $20,426 |
| In-State | $24,994 | $24,503 | $24,062 |
| Out of State | $27,694 | $27,095 | $26,546 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,642 | $7,509 | $7,376 |
| In-State | $11,494 | $11,253 | $11,012 |
| Out of State | $14,194 | $13,845 | $13,496 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,147 Undergraduate: 26,147
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,099 Female: 14,048
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,099 Female: 14,048
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,379 Part-Time: 15,768
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,379 Part-Time: 15,768
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,984 | 8% |
| American Indian | 76 | 0.3% |
| Black | 7,101 | 27% |
| Asian | 3,423 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 2,949 | 11% |
| White | 8,909 | 34% |
| Unknown | 1,705 | 7% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 681 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,420 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,370 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,172 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,586 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,799 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,131 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,576 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,026 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 383 | 1% |
| Age Unknown | 3 | 0.01% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,950 | 1,726 | 1,224 |
| Faculty Status | 1,745 | 596 | 1,149 |
| Tenured Faculty | 41 | 26 | 15 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,604 | 515 | 1,089 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,489 | 515 | 974 |
| Primarily Public Service | 115 | - | 115 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 82 | 81 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 347 | 285 | 62 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 917 | 845 | 72 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 310 | 282 | 28 |
| Skilled Crafts | 57 | 57 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 208 | 201 | 7 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,206 (514) | $79,488 (217) | $77,270 (297) |
| Professor | $87,893 (277) | $88,638 (126) | $87,271 (151) |
| Associate Professor | $70,571 (144) | $70,144 (54) | $70,828 (90) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,655 (87) | $62,520 (35) | $61,072 (52) |
| Instructor | $54,266 (6) | $52,283 (2) | $55,257 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,206 (514) | $79,488 (217) | $77,270 (297) |
| Professor | $87,893 (277) | $88,638 (126) | $87,271 (151) |
| Associate Professor | $70,571 (144) | $70,144 (54) | $70,828 (90) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,655 (87) | $62,520 (35) | $61,072 (52) |
| Instructor | $54,266 (6) | $52,283 (2) | $55,257 (4) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 203 | 133 | 70 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 203 | 133 | 70 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 43 | 30 | 13 |
| Golf | 3 | 3 | - |
| Lacrosse | 23 | 23 | - |
| Soccer | 43 | 20 | 23 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 4 | - |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,572 | $5,253 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,012 | $1,690 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 35 | 21 | 14 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 14% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 16% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 23% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 16% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 20 |
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