Montcalm Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	51%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Sidney, Michigan, Montcalm Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Montcalm Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Montcalm Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Montcalm Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Montcalm Community College is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Montcalm Community College is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Montcalm Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,860

Cost of attendance at Montcalm Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,030

Cost of attendance at Montcalm Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Montcalm Community College received on average $5,845 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,845

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	44	47%	$5,874	$258,473
Other Federal Grant	44	47%	$6,011	$264,473
State Grant/Scholarships	27	29%	$3,048	$82,284
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	37	40%	$1,686	$62,372
Total Grant & Scholarships	70	75%	$5,845	$409,129

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Montcalm Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Montcalm Community College students is 16.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.4%.

16.5%

white 16.9% 14 students

Service Offerings

Montcalm Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Montcalm Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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