McLennan Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,180

2023 Average Net Price

$5,785

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,217

31.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.3%

199 Graduates

About

McLennan Community College is a higher education institution located in McLennan County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at McLennan Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (628 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (78 degrees), and General Studies (67 degrees).

In 2023, 1,713 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McLennan Community College. 69.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,028 degrees), 4.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (242 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McLennan Community College is $3,180, which is $−5,073 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at McLennan Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,807 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at McLennan Community College is $3,180, which is $5,073 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,785.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending McLennan Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,180

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at McLennan Community College was $3,180. The cost of tuition at McLennan Community College is $−5,073 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of McLennan Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,785

2023 Value

9.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 McLennan Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,785. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of McLennan Community College grew by 9.07%.

This chart compares the average net price of McLennan Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,767

Room and Board

$1,380

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McLennan Community College was of $7,767 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.86% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,380. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.55% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at McLennan Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at McLennan Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at McLennan Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at McLennan Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1807 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

McLennan Community College had a total enrollment of 7,217 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at McLennan Community College is 2,304 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,913. This means that 31.9% of students enrolled at McLennan Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McLennan Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.7% White, 35.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Black or African American, 3.35% Two or More Races, 1.84% Asian, 0.54% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at McLennan Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25.7%) and White Male (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McLennan Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,217 students. The full-time enrollment at McLennan Community College is 2,304 and the part-time enrollment is 4,913. This means that 31.9% of students enrolled at McLennan Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at McLennan Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at McLennan Community College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), McLennan Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at McLennan Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,152 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,580 enrolled students
Black or African American
918 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McLennan Community College is 43.7% White, 35.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Black or African American, 3.35% Two or More Races, 1.84% Asian, 0.54% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 69 students (0.956%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 669 more women than men received degrees from McLennan Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McLennan Community College is white (1,028 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (242 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at McLennan Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (628 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (78 degrees) and General Studies (67 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at McLennan Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (695 degrees awarded), Protective Services (144 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (68 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McLennan Community College are Registered nurses (1,475,645 people), Medical & health services managers (170,811 people), Other managers (168,075 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,252 people), and Police officers (142,069 people).

The most specialized majors at McLennan Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (695 degrees awarded), Protective Services (144 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (68 degrees), Health (390 degrees), and Agriculture (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McLennan Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at McLennan Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (695 degrees awarded), Protective Services (144 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (68 degrees), Health (390 degrees), and Agriculture (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McLennan Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,587,164 people), Computer Systems Design (608,984 people), Elementary & secondary schools (437,147 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (367,575 people), and Outpatient care centers (270,502 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by McLennan Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
628 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
78 degrees awarded
General Studies
67 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at McLennan Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 628 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at McLennan Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

522

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,191

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 522 degrees were awarded to men at McLennan Community College, which is 0.438 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,191).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at McLennan Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 181 degrees were awarded to men at McLennan Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.405 times less than the 447 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 447 degrees were awarded to men at McLennan Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.47 times more than the 181 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from McLennan Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at McLennan Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,028 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
242 degrees awarded
Black or African American
213 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McLennan Community College is white (1,028 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (242 degrees).

0.876% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
707 degrees awarded
White Male
321 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McLennan Community College is white female (707 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (321 degrees).

Operations

McLennan Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $13M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.69M (13%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, McLennan Community College had a total salary expenditure of 84.1M. McLennan Community College employs 101 Professors, 57 Associate professors and 35 Assistant professors. Most academics at McLennan Community College are Female Professor (66), Female Associate professor (36), and Male Professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McLennan Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 82 employees, Service, with 69 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 64 employees.

Endowment

$13M

2023 Endowment

3.33%

growth from 2022

McLennan Community College has an endowment valued at about $13M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of McLennan Community College grew 3.33% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at McLennan Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41.1M

2023 Salaries

8.11%

growth from 2022

In 2023, McLennan Community College paid a median of $41.1M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($84.1M) and a 8.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.37% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.8M

Instructional Salaries

195

Number of Employees

In 2023, McLennan Community College paid a total of $15.8M to 195 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

101 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at McLennan Community College were Professor with 101 employees, Associate professor with 57 employees, and Assistant professor with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McLennan Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees, Service with 69 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at McLennan Community College was Female Professor with 66 employees, Female Associate professor with 36 employees, and Male Professor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at McLennan Community College.

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