Montgomery College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Montgomery College is a public community college in Rockville, Maryland, with about 13,773 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,027 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,394. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (30.7%) and Black or African American (24.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,394
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,027 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,773 37.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.44%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 26,835
- Room & Board: $16,530 annual estimate
Montgomery College: what the data shows
Common questions about Montgomery College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Montgomery College?
Montgomery College is located in Rockville, MD (ZIP 20850).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Montgomery College public or private?
Montgomery College is a Public institution.
How much does Montgomery College cost?
Published tuition: $5,394 in-state, $14,250 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,027.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,932 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,163 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,558 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,862 |
| $110,001+ | $14,146 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,576.
How big is Montgomery College?
Total enrollment: 13,773 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 26,835 students.
About 37% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Montgomery College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.44%.
First-year retention: 74.7%.
What do graduates of Montgomery College earn?
Median earnings: $38,251 six years after entry; $50,159 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,415.
27.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Montgomery College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (695 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (387 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (291 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (205 completions)
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician (157 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (104 completions)
- Engineering, General (90 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (89 completions)
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician (57 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (48 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Montgomery College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.44%; median earnings $50,159 at 10 years; net price $8,027. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,394
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Montgomery College was $5,394.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,027
2024 Value
In 2024 Montgomery College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,027.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,108 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,027 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,576 4-Year In-State Tuition
$57,000 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,530 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,372 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,296 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$93,184 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Montgomery College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.06% 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 Montgomery 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 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 | $4,452 | $11,724 | $8,654 |
| 2014 | $4,590 | $12,078 | $8,381 |
| 2015 | $4,728 | $12,432 | $7,697 |
| 2016 | $4,902 | $12,894 | $7,791 |
| 2017 | $4,974 | $13,110 | $8,660 |
| 2018 | $5,178 | $13,602 | $8,585 |
| 2019 | $5,322 | $14,034 | $9,650 |
| 2020 | $5,322 | $14,034 | $8,073 |
| 2021 | $5,322 | $14,034 | $7,037 |
| 2022 | $5,322 | $14,034 | $8,052 |
| 2023 | $5,394 | $14,250 | $7,240 |
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 College reported total enrollment of about 13,773 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (30.7%), Black or African American (24.4%), and White (19.0%). About 27.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Montgomery College in 2024 is 13,773 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 26,835 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.7%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 30.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.75% 100% Completion Time
32.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.75% of students graduating from Montgomery 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, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 35% male / 65% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 50% male / 50% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 72% male / 28% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Montgomery College.
Return on Investment
$10,415 Median Student Debt
$50,159 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1462.20% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Montgomery College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 695 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 387 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 291 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 205 completions
5. Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician: 157 completions
6. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 104 completions
7. Engineering, General: 90 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 89 completions
9. Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician: 57 completions
Most popular programs at Montgomery College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Montgomery College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Montgomery College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,386
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,940
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 College is a public institution located in Rockville, MD, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business/Commerce, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 13,773 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (30.7%), Black or African American (24.4%), White (19.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.44%. Approximately 27.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Rockville, MD 20850
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.44% graduation rate at Montgomery 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 65 distinct degree programs, Montgomery 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 College located?
Montgomery College is located in Rockville, MD.
How much does Montgomery College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,394 and average net price is $8,027 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,530 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Montgomery College?
Montgomery College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 26,835 students, Hispanic or Latino (30.7%), Black or African American (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Montgomery College?
About 43.6% of students at Montgomery College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Montgomery College earn?
Median earnings are $38,251 six years after entry and $50,159 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Montgomery College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Montgomery College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,415.
Is Montgomery College public or private?
Montgomery College is a public institution located in Rockville, MD.
Is Montgomery College an HBCU?
No. Montgomery College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Montgomery College a tribal college?
No. Montgomery College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Montgomery College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Montgomery College reports 30.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Montgomery College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Montgomery 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
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Maryland trade schools profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
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.