Montgomery Community College
Montgomery Community College is a public college or university in Troy, NC, with about 29 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 83.87% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,538
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,832 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 852 31.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 83.87%
Montgomery Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Montgomery Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Montgomery Community College?
Montgomery Community College is located in Troy, NC (ZIP 27371).
Is Montgomery Community College public or private?
Montgomery Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Montgomery Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,538 in-state, $8,682 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,832.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,034 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,634 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,251 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,339 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,152.
How big is Montgomery Community College?
Total enrollment: 852 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Montgomery Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 83.87%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Montgomery Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,166 six years after entry; $32,742 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
33.18% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Montgomery Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (521 completions)
- CIP 470402 (85 completions)
- CIP 520201 (62 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (56 completions)
- Welding Technology (39 completions)
- CIP 460302 (28 completions)
- CIP 510705 (24 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (23 completions)
- CIP 510801 (23 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Montgomery Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 83.87%; median earnings $32,742 at 10 years; net price $13,832. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$2,538
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montgomery Community College was $2,538.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,832
2024 Value
In 2024 Montgomery Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,832.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,328 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,832 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,152 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,728 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Montgomery Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Montgomery Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Montgomery 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 | $2,363 | $8,507 | $5,550 |
| 2014 | $2,409 | $8,553 | $6,680 |
| 2015 | $2,409 | $8,553 | $5,997 |
| 2016 | $2,537 | $8,681 | $7,539 |
| 2017 | $2,537 | $8,681 | $6,239 |
| 2018 | $2,537 | $8,681 | $6,678 |
| 2019 | $2,537 | $8,681 | $4,691 |
| 2020 | $2,537 | $8,681 | $11,917 |
| 2021 | $2,538 | $8,682 | $6,199 |
| 2022 | $2,538 | $8,682 | $3,644 |
| 2023 | $2,538 | $8,682 | $7,697 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
31.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Montgomery Community College in 2024 is 852 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.68% 100% Completion Time
83.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.68% of students graduating from Montgomery Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Montgomery Community College.
Return on Investment
$32,742 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
491.78% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Montgomery Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 47.0402: 85 completions
CIP 52.0201: 62 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 56 completions
Welding Technology: 39 completions
CIP 46.0302: 28 completions
CIP 51.0705: 24 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 23 completions
CIP 51.0801: 23 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 521 completions
Most popular programs at Montgomery Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Montgomery Community College graduates.
About
Montgomery Community College is a public institution located in Troy, NC, offering 29 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 852 students. The institution maintains a 83.87% graduation rate. Approximately 33.18% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Troy, NC 27371
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 83.87% graduation rate, Montgomery Community College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
FAQ
How much does Montgomery Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $2,538 and average net price is $13,832 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Montgomery Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,166 six years after entry and $32,742 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Montgomery Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Montgomery Community College?
Total enrollment is about 852 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Montgomery Community College public or private?
Montgomery Community College is a public institution located in Troy, NC.
Is Montgomery Community College an HBCU?
No. Montgomery Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Montgomery Community College a tribal college?
No. Montgomery Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Montgomery Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Montgomery Community College reports 28.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Montgomery Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Montgomery 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
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.