Monroe Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Monroe Community College is a public community college in Rochester, New York, serving roughly 7,623 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,353 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,006. Student demographics in federal data include White (47.8%) and Black or African American (23.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,006
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,353 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,623 59.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 26.69%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 44.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 20,221
- Room & Board: $9,150 annual estimate
Monroe Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Monroe Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Monroe Community College?
Monroe Community College is located in Rochester, NY (ZIP 14623).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Monroe Community College public or private?
Monroe Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Monroe Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,006 in-state, $11,056 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,353.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,737 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,081 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,810 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,432 |
| $110,001+ | $13,933 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,024.
How big is Monroe Community College?
Total enrollment: 7,623 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 20,221 students.
About 59% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Monroe Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 26.69%.
First-year retention: 57.0%.
What do graduates of Monroe Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,495 six years after entry; $40,174 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,750.
50.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Monroe Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (323 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (100 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (93 completions)
- Psychology, General (78 completions)
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician (65 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (60 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (58 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (45 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (42 completions)
- Computer Science (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Monroe Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 26.69%; median earnings $40,174 at 10 years; net price $6,353. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,006
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Monroe Community College was $6,006.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,353
2024 Value
In 2024 Monroe Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,353.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,412 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,353 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,024 4-Year In-State Tuition
$44,224 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,150 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,356 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$65,424 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Monroe Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
30.06% 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 | $3,874 | $7,114 | $7,075 |
| 2014 | $4,150 | $7,566 | $7,341 |
| 2015 | $4,554 | $8,354 | $6,867 |
| 2016 | $4,959 | $9,059 | $6,662 |
| 2017 | $5,139 | $9,419 | $6,890 |
| 2018 | $5,336 | $9,716 | $6,836 |
| 2019 | $5,336 | $9,716 | $6,830 |
| 2020 | $5,662 | $10,368 | $6,891 |
| 2021 | $5,662 | $10,368 | $6,973 |
| 2022 | $5,712 | $10,468 | $6,731 |
| 2023 | $5,856 | $10,756 | $6,569 |
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
Monroe Community College reported total enrollment of about 7,623 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.8%), Black or African American (23.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.4%). About 50.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Monroe Community College in 2024 is 7,623 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 20,221 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.86% 100% Completion Time
26.69% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.86% of students graduating from Monroe 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
- Business Administration and Management, General: 57% male / 43% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% 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 Monroe Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,750 Median Student Debt
$40,174 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1480.91% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Monroe Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 77 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 323 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 100 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 93 completions
4. Psychology, General: 78 completions
5. Laser and Optical Technology/Technician: 65 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 60 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 58 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 45 completions
9. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 42 completions
Most popular programs at Monroe Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Monroe Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Monroe Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 44.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,358
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,383
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Monroe Community College is a public institution located in Rochester, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 7,623 students. Student body composition includes White (47.8%), Black or African American (23.2%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 26.69%. Approximately 50.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Rochester, NY 14623
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 26.69% graduation rate at Monroe 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 77 distinct degree programs, Monroe 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 Monroe Community College located?
Monroe Community College is located in Rochester, NY.
How much does Monroe Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,006 and average net price is $6,353 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,150 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Monroe Community College?
Monroe Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 20,221 students, White (47.8%), Black or African American (23.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Monroe Community College?
About 39.2% of students at Monroe Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Monroe Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,495 six years after entry and $40,174 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Monroe Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 26.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Monroe Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,750.
Is Monroe Community College public or private?
Monroe Community College is a public institution located in Rochester, NY.
Is Monroe Community College an HBCU?
No. Monroe Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Monroe Community College a tribal college?
No. Monroe Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Monroe Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Monroe Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.4%).
Is Monroe Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Monroe 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
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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.