McLennan Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,997 students.
About This School
McLennan Community College is a public institution located in Waco, Texas with approximately 4,997 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,185 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
McLennan Community College (MCC) is a public community college in Waco, Texas. It opened in 1965 and now serves about 9,000 students and has more than 700 employees. It is governed by a board of trustees elected from single-member districts in the county.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the Waco area — at just $6,185/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,136 at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. The numbers tell a mixed story on outcomes, though: median earnings of $34,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, so students should think carefully about which programs they're pursuing and whether transferring to a four-year school is part of the plan. Worth considering as an affordable starting point, especially for those with a clear path to a higher-earning career or a transfer goal in mind.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,997 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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