McHenry County College
McHenry County College is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This public community college was established in 1967. It currently serves over 8,500 students and it offers them many different academic opportunities. This college offers associate degree opportunities for students and it also has many different technical certificate courses to consider. Students at MCC will be able to find the right career path that will lead them to succeed in life. It provides students with a safe environment where they can learn and further their education. The long list of both credit and noncredit classes should appeal to any prospective students in the area.
Nursing is an important part of MCC as well. The nursing programs that are offered at the school are all very respected. Students will be able to take part in the Basic Nursing Assistant Training courses, the Nursing AAS program, and the LPN to RN bridge program. There are also transfer opportunities for those who wish to pursue RN to BSN opportunities. MCC provides nursing students with the best education and gives them all of the right opportunities to grow as professionals. Students who learn at MCC will be prepared to take all licensure examinations upon the completion of their courses. It sets students up nicely for successful careers as nurses and has proven to be a very popular part of the school over the years.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students6,843 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 26 |
| Certificate | 21 | 169 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 36 miles radius of McHenry County College
|
Elgin Community College
17 miles away |
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College of Lake County
19 miles away |
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William Rainey Harper College
19 miles away |
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Oakton Community College
28 miles away |
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Rock Valley College
32 miles away |
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Waubonsee Community College
32 miles away |
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College of DuPage
33 miles away |
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Kishwaukee College
34 miles away |
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Gateway Technical College
36 miles away |
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Triton College
36 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Black Hawk College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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John A Logan College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Lake Land College
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Lincoln Land Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Parkland College
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1976 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $15 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $104/credit | |
| In State Students | $378/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $458/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,680 | $17,010 | $20,610 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,280 | $26,460 | $32,060 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,000 | $47,250 | $57,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 44% of McHenry County College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 34% | $4,358 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,591 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $1,626 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $367 |
| Federal Student Loans | 8% | $4,889 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,322
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,684 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,379 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,427 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,036 |
| Over $110,000$11,016 |
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Student Population
6,843
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,630
Women
3,213
Men
31%
Full-time
69%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
65% |
|
Hispanic |
22% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
