Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York

Public Suburb: Large

Monroe Community College is a public institution in Rochester, New York enrolling 7,623 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $40,174 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $6,353. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Monroe Community College

Monroe Community College operates as a public institution located in Rochester, New York (suburb: large), with a total reported enrollment of 7,623 students of which 20,035 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Monroe Community College is categorized as “6” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,353, with published in-state tuition of $6,006 and a Pell grant recipient share of 50.4%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $9,750, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. Four-year completion rate data is unavailable, rising to 24.6% at six years. Graduates earn a median of $40,174 ten years after enrolling, compared with $34,495 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 917400.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 49.1% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

7,623
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
4-yr graduation rate
$40,174
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $6,006
Out-of-State Tuition $11,056
Average Net Price $6,353

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $3,737
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,081
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,810
Over $110,000 $13,933
50.4%
Pell Grant Rate
30.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$9,750
Median Debt
$103/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 47.8%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
International 2.5%
54.0%
Female
39.2%
First Generation

Outcomes

24.6%
6-Year Completion Rate
$34,495
Median Earnings (6yr)
$40,174
Median Earnings (10yr)
49.1%
Earning Over $25K
917400.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections Certificate 31 $113,262
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 96 $86,729 $16,500
Engineering, General Associate's 13 $80,039 $8,250
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Associate's 14 $73,931
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 26 $67,757 $13,501
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 30 $67,046 $13,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 71 $63,616 $13,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's 28 $57,829 $7,969
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's 13 $57,305
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's 28 $57,250 $8,876
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 118 $52,396 $9,000
Legal Support Services Certificate 18 $48,602
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 14 $48,438
Precision Metal Working Certificate 11 $47,330
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Associate's 13 $47,320
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 59 $45,814 $11,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Associate's 0 $45,167 $11,250
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Associate's 7 $44,468
Biology, General Associate's 21 $44,319
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 22 $43,828
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 16 $43,634 $8,875
Human Services, General Associate's 54 $43,110 $14,920
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 358 $42,755 $9,399
Fire Protection Associate's 12 $39,909
Design and Applied Arts Associate's 34 $39,328 $8,000
Precision Metal Working Associate's 15 $38,721
Psychology, General Associate's 95 $38,612 $7,899
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 8 $38,273
Communication and Media Studies Associate's 12 $36,389 $9,375
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's 16 $35,311 $11,500
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Associate's 8 $34,473
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Associate's 0 $33,565
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's 5 $32,382
Fine and Studio Arts Associate's 10 $30,473 $8,875
Legal Professions and Studies, Other Associate's 0 $27,494
Community Organization and Advocacy Associate's 0 $24,808
Computer Science Associate's 23 $9,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Monroe Community College?
Monroe Community College is a public institution in Rochester, New York. Total enrollment is 7,623 students.
How much do Monroe Community College graduates earn?
Graduates of Monroe Community College earn a median of $40,174 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $34,495.
How much does Monroe Community College cost?
The average net price at Monroe Community College is $6,353. In-state tuition is $6,006 and out-of-state tuition is $11,056. Median student debt at graduation is $9,750.
Is Monroe Community College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Monroe Community College is $9,750, while graduates earn a median of $40,174 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 24% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 917400.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $103.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.