Montgomery County Community College Tuition & Completion
Montgomery County Community College is a public community college in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 7,301 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,124 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,690. Student demographics in federal data include White (48.3%) and Black or African American (17.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,690
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,124 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,301 32.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.87%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 20.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 34.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,323
- Room & Board: $14,580 annual estimate
Montgomery County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Montgomery County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Montgomery County Community College?
Montgomery County Community College is located in Blue Bell, PA (ZIP 19422-0796).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Montgomery County Community College public or private?
Montgomery County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Montgomery County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,690 in-state, $17,250 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,124.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,881 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,250 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,837 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,073 |
| $110,001+ | $16,169 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,760.
How big is Montgomery County Community College?
Total enrollment: 7,301 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,323 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Montgomery County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.87%.
First-year retention: 67.1%.
What do graduates of Montgomery County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $37,237 six years after entry; $46,108 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,349.
29.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Montgomery County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (195 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (182 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (128 completions)
- Psychology, General (57 completions)
- Computer Science (48 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (40 completions)
- 05.1071 (36 completions)
- Art/Art Studies, General (35 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (35 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Montgomery County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.87%; median earnings $46,108 at 10 years; net price $11,124. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,690
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montgomery County Community College was $6,690.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,124
2024 Value
In 2024 Montgomery County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,124.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,496 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,124 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$26,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$69,000 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,580 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,570 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$90,280 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Montgomery County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.50% 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 Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County 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 | $4,590 | $12,690 | $8,478 |
| 2014 | $4,740 | $13,080 | $8,707 |
| 2015 | $4,920 | $13,560 | $8,679 |
| 2016 | $5,610 | $14,850 | $8,837 |
| 2017 | $5,730 | $14,970 | $9,677 |
| 2018 | $5,730 | $14,970 | $9,381 |
| 2019 | $5,730 | $14,970 | $9,216 |
| 2020 | $5,730 | $14,970 | $8,581 |
| 2021 | $5,730 | $14,970 | $7,879 |
| 2022 | $5,910 | $15,390 | $8,276 |
| 2023 | $6,270 | $16,230 | $9,930 |
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
Montgomery County Community College reported total enrollment of about 7,301 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.3%), Black or African American (17.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.3%). About 29.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Montgomery County Community College in 2024 is 7,301 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,323 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.1%
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 48.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.63% 100% Completion Time
27.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.63% of students graduating from Montgomery County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 58% male / 42% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19% male / 81% 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 Montgomery County Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,349 Median Student Debt
$46,108 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.78% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
936.23% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Montgomery County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 58 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 195 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 182 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 128 completions
4. Psychology, General: 57 completions
5. Computer Science: 48 completions
6. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 40 completions
7. 05.1071: 36 completions
8. Art/Art Studies, General: 35 completions
9. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Montgomery County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Montgomery County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Montgomery County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,781
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,990
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Montgomery County Community College is a public institution located in Blue Bell, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 7,301 students. Student body composition includes White (48.3%), Black or African American (17.4%), Hispanic or Latino (13.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.87%. Approximately 29.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0796
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.87% graduation rate at Montgomery County 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 58 distinct degree programs, Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County Community College located?
Montgomery County Community College is located in Blue Bell, PA.
How much does Montgomery County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,690 and average net price is $11,124 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,580 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Montgomery County Community College?
Montgomery County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,323 students, White (48.3%), Black or African American (17.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Montgomery County Community College?
About 43.1% of students at Montgomery County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Montgomery County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $37,237 six years after entry and $46,108 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Montgomery County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Montgomery County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,349.
Is Montgomery County Community College public or private?
Montgomery County Community College is a public institution located in Blue Bell, PA.
Is Montgomery County Community College an HBCU?
No. Montgomery County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Montgomery County Community College a tribal college?
No. Montgomery County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Montgomery County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Montgomery County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.3%).
Is Montgomery County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Montgomery County 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
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
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.