Montcalm Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Montcalm Community College is a public community college in Sidney, Michigan, enrolling about 1,122 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,280 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,662. Student demographics in federal data include White (76.3%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,662
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,280 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,122 34.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.61%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 42.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 61.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,264
- Room & Board: $11,910 annual estimate
Montcalm Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Montcalm Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Montcalm Community College?
Montcalm Community College is located in Sidney, MI (ZIP 48885-9723).
Is Montcalm Community College public or private?
Montcalm Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Montcalm Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,662 in-state, $10,362 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,280.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,280 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,648.
How big is Montcalm Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,122 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,264 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Montcalm Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.61%.
First-year retention: 56.8%.
What do graduates of Montcalm Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,490 six years after entry; $35,499 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,500.
30.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Montcalm Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (122 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (58 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (28 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (22 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (11 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (10 completions)
- Psychology, General (8 completions)
- Photography (5 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (4 completions)
- Education, General (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Montcalm Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.61%; median earnings $35,499 at 10 years; net price $7,280. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,662
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montcalm Community College was $4,662.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,280
2024 Value
In 2024 Montcalm Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,280.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,120 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,280 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,648 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,448 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,910 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,772 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$71,088 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Montcalm Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.91% 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 Montcalm 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 Montcalm 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 | $3,150 | $8,040 | $6,950 |
| 2014 | $3,300 | $8,430 | $15,754 |
| 2015 | $3,540 | $8,580 | $6,467 |
| 2016 | $4,440 | $11,040 | $6,793 |
| 2017 | $4,530 | $11,280 | $8,779 |
| 2018 | $4,530 | $11,280 | $6,868 |
| 2019 | $4,590 | $11,490 | $6,264 |
| 2020 | $4,680 | $11,790 | $7,412 |
| 2021 | $4,770 | $12,030 | $6,371 |
| 2022 | $4,830 | $12,240 | $7,575 |
| 2023 | $4,860 | $12,420 | $4,352 |
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
Montcalm Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,122 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). About 30.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Montcalm Community College in 2024 is 1,122 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,264 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.8%
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 76.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.29% 100% Completion Time
30.61% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.29% of students graduating from Montcalm 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: 35% male / 65% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 86% male / 14% 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 Montcalm Community College.
Return on Investment
$16,500 Median Student Debt
$35,499 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1119.06% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Montcalm Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 122 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 58 completions
3. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 28 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 22 completions
5. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 11 completions
6. Child Care and Support Services Management: 10 completions
7. Psychology, General: 8 completions
8. Photography: 5 completions
9. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Montcalm Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Montcalm Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Montcalm Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 61.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,116
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,201
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Montcalm Community College is a public institution located in Sidney, 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,122 students. Student body composition includes White (76.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 30.61%. Approximately 30.43% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Sidney, MI 48885-9723
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.61% graduation rate at Montcalm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Montcalm Community College located?
Montcalm Community College is located in Sidney, MI.
How much does Montcalm Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,662 and average net price is $7,280 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,910 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Montcalm Community College?
Montcalm Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,264 students, White (76.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Montcalm Community College?
About 48.5% of students at Montcalm Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Montcalm Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,490 six years after entry and $35,499 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Montcalm Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Montcalm Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,500.
Is Montcalm Community College public or private?
Montcalm Community College is a public institution located in Sidney, MI.
Is Montcalm Community College an HBCU?
No. Montcalm Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Montcalm Community College a tribal college?
No. Montcalm Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Montcalm Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Montcalm Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.7%).
Is Montcalm Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Montcalm 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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools 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.