Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, CO 80701
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Morgan Community College (MCC) is a two-year community college located in Fort Morgan, Colorado. This school was originally established in 1970 and is a member of the Colorado Community College System. It is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus of this college features six main buildings that are all named after different types of trees. It is a college that has become a very crucial part of the community over time and it continues to provide students with a thorough education. Students can expect to be able to earn many different types of degrees and certificates at MCC. 

The MCC nursing program is a very good one that does a great job of preparing nursing students for the complexities of working as a professional nurse. Students will be able to pursue an associate of applied science in nursing degree. There are also advanced placement options allowing for LPN to ADN programs. All nursing courses will seek to prepare students for success in the professional world while also readying them for NCLEX licensure examinations. Nurses will receive classroom instructions along with supervised interactions with patients. This hands-on method of learning allows nursing students to gain real experience that will prove to be invaluable. 

Institution Overview

Campus LocaleRemote Town
Number of Students1,383
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1
Is Admission OpenYes
Religious Affiliation -
Level2-year
TypePublic
On Campus Housing-
Retention Rate62%

Nursing Programs

Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)

Number of Graduates
Degree type Men Women
Associate's degree 3 29
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years 3 14
Certificate 5 70
Average NCLEX pass rate
  • NCLEX-PN: 100%
  • NCLEX-RN: 81.6%

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
01/01/1980 - Current
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
ACEN
02/01/2009 - Current

Admission

100%

Acceptance Rate
The college has an open admission policy. However each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).

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$145/credit
In State Students$145/credit
Out of State Students$593/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 $6,525 $6,525 $26,685
ADN 70 $10,150 $10,150 $41,510
BSN 125 $18,125 $18,125 $74,125
Please note that the above cost estimate does not include school fees, books, supplies, etc.You need to allot additional money for that.
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, 66% of Morgan Community 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 47% $5,120
Other Federal Grant 6% $333
State Grant & Scholarships 52% $2,222
Institutional Grant & Scholarships 6% $1,253
Federal Student Loans 9% $3,605
Private Loans 1% $24,000

$8,685

Average Net Price
The average net price is calculated by subtracting the average amount of financial aid received by students from the total cost of attendance.
Average Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,468
$30,001 to $48,000$8,614
$48,001 to $75,000$10,074
$75,001 to $110,000$15,362
Over $110,000$15,362

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Student Population

1,383

Undergrads

0

Graduates

900

Women

483

Men

22%

Full-time

78%

Par-time

Ethnic Diversity
White
63%
Hispanic
25%
Race/ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races
3%
Black/African American
2%
Non-resident alien
1%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%

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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.
Morgan Community College
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
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