About McHenry County College

Founded in 1967, McHenry County College. is a college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 6,371 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The McHenry County College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 100 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at McHenry County College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee15
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at MCC are considered , with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at McHenry County College.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
39%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
28%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
94%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
83%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
56%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
39%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
28%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
56%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
28%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
39%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
28%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
94%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
83%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
56%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
39%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
28%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
56%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
28%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    17 Students rated on-campus housing 1.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    14 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    23 Students rated campus food 3.9 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    23 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    23 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    23 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    23 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    23 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

McHenry County College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of McHenry County College?

20 Students rated McHenry County College

Noelle - 04/14/2020

McHenry County College is a community college that has allowed, and continues to allow students to begin their journey and prosper. Community college is usually looked down upon and sometimes we are judged for attending, however the actual community I have felt that has formed here at MCC is unknowingly one of the best ones in my life.

Emma - 01/23/2020

It's your average community college. I don't think much of it. Everything in my opinion is just average, the teachers, the food, the education, the campus and etc. But I mean is cheap and saves you a Lot of money in the long run

Cory - 07/08/2018

It's a very nice school. Teachers are fairly accessible and I had a fairly easy college career there with a fair balance of challenges. I'd highly recommend it to someone that's not quite sure what they want to do yet, or doing school on a budget. There are many different programs and the faculty and students alike encourage you to be a part of student life and extracurricular activities.

Angela - 05/20/2018

It's a good community college and a great place to get the general education requirements out of the way. Everyone is friendly and the classes are small so there's plenty of opportunity for discussion. The professors are amazing and do a great job of teaching and making sure students understand the material.

McHenry County College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at McHenry County College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for McHenry County College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Assuming that I could go back in time to speak with myself as a high school senior I would have to tell myself not to put off getting financial help. I was told when entering MCC that holding off on loans and things of that nature was a good idea but now I'm starting to think that maybe I should have just started off getting government help. Another thing that I would tell myself would have to be that college really is not the same as high school. Its not overly harder but it is different in the way that everything operates. I was told before entering that college would be a lot more relaxed and now I know why. People are not more comfortable with the fact that they are in fact adults now, they just do not care enough to hound after anyone about work that needs to be done. College life is very different as well, being an adult wont really change how people think just what they say to explain their actions. Going to MCC is not too big a change, going to a larger place would be better, like a university.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Mixed variety of students from local high schools and university drop outs.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The classes are small, so you have more one on one time with teachers. The teachers are right there with you and it's easy to get help outside of class.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Something unique about MCC is that it is very small and comfortable. The classes do not have more than 20 or 30 students, in fact, most of the classes I have been in have less than that. Because of this, professors and students are able to get to know each other which helps with the learning process.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is a quiet, quaint community college which allows for a very beneficial beginning to my future schooling and career plans.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about the school would be that I get lost very easily. I would get lost easily because there are so many buildings.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Any person who knows what they would like to major in or even study.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    If someone has a desire to acquire a four-year degree at a larger college or university, this is an excellent means of completing the required courses for much less money and in a smaller school community. Additionally, for someone like myself who is interested in receiving a certificate for a particular program without needing the required courses, this is an excellent choice. Anyone serious about their education, rather than partying every weekendin the dorm or elsewhere, would find this a welcome environment.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The thing that I usually brag about is how low cost my community college is. Most of my friends went away to school and are spending significantly more money than me for an education of equal value.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is how difficult it is to get into the classes you want and need to finish your degree. Often times classes fill up very fast leaving you no other option then chosing a different classes. In other cases, as with the honors classes at my school. There is such low enrollment that the class is dropped. Two honors classes in one semester that I wanted to take were dropped due to low enrollment.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    MCC is known for Associate degrees and assisting people to get into larger colleges. They help a lot to get people into larger colleges to get bachelor and master degrees, things of that nature.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before going to MCC I would have liked to know some things about what would be expected. I was a little surprised by the work load being what it was and the time needed to keep up with all my classes. Even picking my days with care it was a bit of a surprise when I got to my classes and sat in there for hours taking notes then being told that I have hours of homework to do once I get home. After a while it gets better though. College teachers aren't as forgiving as high school teachers.

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Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

6,371

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

100%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

31

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
20%
% White or Caucasian
67%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

47% of students attending McHenry County College receive some sort of financial aid. 35% were awarded federal grants. While 10% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,242

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$12,164

Room and Board

26,606

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,556
$30 - $48K
$6,427
$48 - $75K
$8,384
$75 - $110K
$10,549
$110K & UP
$10,816

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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