Macomb Community College is a public community college in Warren, Michigan, with about 13,876 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,618 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,660. Student demographics in federal data include White (60.3%) and Black or African American (16.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,660
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $1,618 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,876 35.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 17.97%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 48.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 23.7%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 23,619
  • Room & Board: $12,888 annual estimate

Macomb Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Macomb Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Macomb Community College?

Macomb Community College is located in Warren, MI (ZIP 48088-3896).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Macomb Community College public or private?

Macomb Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Macomb Community College cost?

Published tuition: $3,660 in-state, $8,370 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $1,618.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$-353
$30,001–$48,000$-112
$48,001–$75,000$2,521
$75,001–$110,000$8,336
$110,001+$10,658

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,640.

How big is Macomb Community College?

Total enrollment: 13,876 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 23,619 students.

About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Macomb Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 17.97%.

First-year retention: 61.3%.

What do graduates of Macomb Community College earn?

Median earnings: $33,875 six years after entry; $41,596 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,000.

33.68% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Macomb Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Macomb Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 17.97%; median earnings $41,596 at 10 years; net price $1,618. 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 Macomb Community College was $3,660.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$1,618
2024 Value

In 2024 Macomb Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,618.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$6,472 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$1,618 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$14,640 4-Year In-State Tuition

$33,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$12,888 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,008 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$17,556 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$70,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Macomb Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

33.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

8.87% 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 Macomb 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 Macomb Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$2,859$5,556$6,807
2014$2,937$5,711$7,108
2015$3,169$6,641$6,963
2016$3,282$7,405$7,986
2017$3,375$7,649$7,966
2018$3,375$7,649$8,164
2019$3,437$7,777$8,724
2020$3,335$7,535$11,463
2021$3,390$7,680$5,822
2022$3,450$7,830$5,402
2023$3,600$8,220$5,725

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

Macomb Community College reported total enrollment of about 13,876 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.3%), Black or African American (16.8%), and Asian (6.3%). About 33.68% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Macomb Community College in 2024 is 13,876 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 23,619 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

61.3%
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 60.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

7.49% 100% Completion Time

17.97% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 7.49% of students graduating from Macomb Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • General Studies: 40% male / 60% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% female
  • Business/Commerce, General: 41% male / 59% 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 Macomb Community College.

Return on Investment

$6,000 Median Student Debt

$41,596 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

14.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

6327.07% Return on Investment

1.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Macomb Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 76 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. General Studies: 716 completions

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 338 completions

3. Business/Commerce, General: 180 completions

4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 137 completions

5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 58 completions

6. Computer Graphics: 54 completions

7. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 45 completions

8. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 44 completions

9. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 44 completions

Most popular programs at Macomb Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Macomb Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Macomb Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 23.7%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,296
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,300

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Macomb Community College is a public institution located in Warren, MI, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 13,876 students. Student body composition includes White (60.3%), Black or African American (16.8%), Asian (6.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 17.97%. Approximately 33.68% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Warren, MI 48088-3896

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 17.97% graduation rate at Macomb 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 76 distinct degree programs, Macomb 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 Macomb Community College located?

Macomb Community College is located in Warren, MI.

How much does Macomb Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $3,660 and average net price is $1,618 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,888 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Macomb Community College?

Macomb Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 23,619 students, White (60.3%), Black or African American (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Macomb Community College?

About 48.7% of students at Macomb Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Macomb Community College earn?

Median earnings are $33,875 six years after entry and $41,596 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Macomb Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 18.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Macomb Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,000.

Is Macomb Community College public or private?

Macomb Community College is a public institution located in Warren, MI.

Is Macomb Community College an HBCU?

No. Macomb Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Macomb Community College a tribal college?

No. Macomb Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Macomb Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Macomb Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).

Is Macomb Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Macomb Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Michigan trade schools profile
  • Warren, Michigan city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Michigan
  • 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.