Montcalm Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,570

1.71% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,750

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,587

20% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.9%

25 Graduates

About

Montcalm Community College is a higher education institution located in Montcalm County, MI. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Montcalm Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (87 degrees awarded), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (17 degrees), and Medical Assistant (3 degrees).

In 2023, 289 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montcalm Community College. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (169 degrees), 42.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montcalm Community College is $3,570, which is $−4,683 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Montcalm Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 236 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Montcalm Community College is $3,570, which is $4,683 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,750.

In 2023, 43% of undergraduate students attending Montcalm Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,570

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Montcalm Community College was $3,570. The cost of tuition at Montcalm Community College is $−4,683 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,750

2023 Value

37.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Montcalm Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,750. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Montcalm Community College grew by 37.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montcalm 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

$5,600

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montcalm Community College was of $5,600 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 41.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Montcalm Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14% with respect to 2022, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montcalm 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 Montcalm Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 236 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

Montcalm Community College had a total enrollment of 1,587 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Montcalm Community College is 317 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,270. This means that 20% of students enrolled at Montcalm Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montcalm Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.4% White, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Two or More Races, 0.945% Black or African American, 0.567% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.567% Asian, and 0.063% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Montcalm Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by White Male (22%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montcalm Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,587 students. The full-time enrollment at Montcalm Community College is 317 and the part-time enrollment is 1,270. This means that 20% of students enrolled at Montcalm 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 Montcalm Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

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 Montcalm Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Montcalm Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,197 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
63 enrolled students
Two or More Races
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montcalm Community College is 75.4% White, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Two or More Races, 0.945% Black or African American, 0.567% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.567% Asian, and 0.063% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 83 more women than men received degrees from Montcalm Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montcalm Community College is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 42.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Montcalm Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (87 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (17 degrees) and Medical Assistant (3 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montcalm Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (166 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Precision Production (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montcalm Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (100,930 people), Other managers (88,234 people), Software developers (42,327 people), Secondary school teachers (33,781 people), and Education administrators (32,484 people).

The most specialized majors at Montcalm Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (166 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), Precision Production (7 degrees), Agriculture (4 degrees), and Human Sciences (4 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 Montcalm Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Montcalm Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (166 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), Precision Production (7 degrees), Agriculture (4 degrees), and Human Sciences (4 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 Montcalm Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,578,405 people), Computer Systems Design (593,741 people), Elementary & secondary schools (452,636 people), Outpatient care centers (268,689 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (253,409 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
79 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
Photography
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Montcalm Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 79 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

103

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

186

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Montcalm Community College, which is 0.554 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (186).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Montcalm Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.509 times less than the 110 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Montcalm Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.96 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from Montcalm Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Montcalm Community College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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
169 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montcalm Community College is white (169 degrees awarded). There were 42.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

39.4% of degree recipients (114 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
108 degrees awarded
White Male
61 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montcalm Community College is white female (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (61 degrees).

Operations

Montcalm Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $25.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.61M (10.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Montcalm Community College had a total salary expenditure of 20.1M. Montcalm Community College employs 30 Instructors. Most academics at Montcalm Community College are Female Instructor (21), and Male Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montcalm Community College are: Management, with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Endowment

$25.8M

2023 Endowment

15.6%

growth from 2022

Montcalm Community College has an endowment valued at about $25.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Montcalm Community College grew 15.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Montcalm 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: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.46M

2023 Salaries

3.02%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Montcalm Community College paid a median of $7.46M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($20.1M) and a 3.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.31% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Montcalm Community College paid a total of $2.65M to 30 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montcalm Community College was Instructor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montcalm Community College were Management with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montcalm Community College was Female Instructor with 21 employees, and Male Instructor with 9 employees.

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

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