McLennan Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
McLennan Community College is a public community college in Waco, Texas, serving roughly 5,668 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,051 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,660. Student demographics in federal data include White (39.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,660
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,051 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,668 44.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,337
- Room & Board: $8,424 annual estimate
McLennan Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about McLennan Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is McLennan Community College?
McLennan Community College is located in Waco, TX (ZIP 76708).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is McLennan Community College public or private?
McLennan Community College is a Public institution.
How much does McLennan Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,660 in-state, $5,910 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,051.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,053 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,987 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,744 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,640.
How big is McLennan Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,668 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,337 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at McLennan Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 38.91%.
First-year retention: 69.5%.
What do graduates of McLennan Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,591 six years after entry; $39,163 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
37.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is McLennan Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (601 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (82 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (82 completions)
- General Studies (74 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (68 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (56 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (45 completions)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician (41 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (40 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is McLennan Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.91%; median earnings $39,163 at 10 years; net price $5,051. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,660
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at McLennan Community College was $3,660.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,051
2024 Value
In 2024 McLennan Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,051.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,204 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,051 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$23,640 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,424 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,584 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$54,336 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for McLennan Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at McLennan Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for McLennan Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,760 | $4,560 | $7,455 |
| 2014 | $2,760 | $4,560 | $7,468 |
| 2015 | $2,760 | $4,560 | $6,253 |
| 2016 | $2,760 | $4,560 | $6,122 |
| 2017 | $3,450 | $3,990 | $6,990 |
| 2018 | $3,450 | $3,990 | $6,722 |
| 2019 | $3,450 | $3,990 | $6,752 |
| 2020 | $3,640 | $5,910 | $6,849 |
| 2021 | $3,640 | $5,910 | $6,649 |
| 2022 | $3,660 | $5,910 | $6,362 |
| 2023 | $3,660 | $5,910 | $6,185 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
McLennan Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,668 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (39.3%), Hispanic or Latino (37.9%), and Black or African American (14.9%). About 37.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at McLennan Community College in 2024 is 5,668 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,337 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 39.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.52% 100% Completion Time
38.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.52% of students graduating from McLennan Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 2% male / 98% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for McLennan Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$39,163 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1838.38% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for McLennan Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 56 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 601 completions
2. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 82 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 82 completions
4. General Studies: 74 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 68 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 56 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 45 completions
8. Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician: 41 completions
9. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 40 completions
Most popular programs at McLennan Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for McLennan Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for McLennan Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,839
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,397
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
McLennan Community College is a public institution located in Waco, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 5,668 students. Student body composition includes White (39.3%), Hispanic or Latino (37.9%), Black or African American (14.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.91%. Approximately 37.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Waco, TX 76708
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.91% graduation rate at McLennan Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 56 distinct degree programs, McLennan Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McLennan Community College located?
McLennan Community College is located in Waco, TX.
How much does McLennan Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,660 and average net price is $5,051 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,424 annually.
What is the student body demographics at McLennan Community College?
McLennan Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,337 students, White (39.3%), Hispanic or Latino (37.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend McLennan Community College?
About 47.3% of students at McLennan Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of McLennan Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,591 six years after entry and $39,163 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at McLennan Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do McLennan Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is McLennan Community College public or private?
McLennan Community College is a public institution located in Waco, TX.
Is McLennan Community College an HBCU?
No. McLennan Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is McLennan Community College a tribal college?
No. McLennan Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is McLennan Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—McLennan Community College reports 37.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is McLennan Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for McLennan Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Waco, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.