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MCC is ranked among the top 25 U.S. community colleges

Can you believe it? Your son or daughter is heading to college. If you’re like most parents, you’re going through a range of emotions right now, and you probably have a lot of questions. We get it, and we’re here to support you and your college bound student navigate the process – from your initial visit to applying for financial aid. But first, we want to tell you a little about MCC – and show you why it may be the right choice for your student. 

10 reasons to say yes to MCC.


There’s a lot that goes into an MCC education

  • 1GREAT VALUE.

    An MCC education has one of the lowest tuition costs in the entire SUNY system.

  • 2THE BEST PROFESSORS AROUND.

    MCC is enormously proud of the outstanding faculty and staff who have received 155 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards recognizing excellence in teaching, faculty service, professional service, librarianship, classified service, scholarship, and creative activities. 

  • 3WE’RE PART OF THE SUNY SYSTEM.

    And that means if your student chooses to continue on, transferring credits will be a breeze.

  • 4100+ DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.

    Yes, 100+. And if your student is undecided, we’ll help them find a path.

    Some of Rochester’s most in-demand career fields:

       

    1. Technology
    2. Business/Accounting
    3. Health Care
    4. Teaching
    5.  

    And we teach them all.

    Explore more in-demand careers with MCC Career Coach

  • 5A RENOWNED EDUCATION.

    MCC has been recognized as one of the top community colleges in the country.

  • 6SAFETY FIRST.

    Our Public Safety officers are committed to the safety of our students 24/7, 365.

  • 7NAMES OVER NUMBERS.

    MCC has a 15.5:1 student-to-faculty ratio which means your student will reap the benefits of more in-depth opportunities to engage in the learning process. According to U.S. News and World Report, classes with few than 20 students outperform those with more than 50. 

  • 8LIVE AND LEARN.

    Only 28% of community colleges in this country offer on-campus housing  -- and MCC is one of them. We also offer a 12-month housing option for those students who need year-round living accommodations.

  • 9HONORS INSTITUTE.

    We’re one of only a few community colleges to offer an honors program for academically talented and highly motivated students.

  • 10ORIENTATION THAT’S SECOND TO NONE.

    Our First-Year Experience (FYE) program will help your student get off on the right foot.

You’ve got questions.
We’ve got answers.


As much as 80% savings by completing first two years at MCC

$44+ MILLION

Annual financial aid: $44+ million


Many high schools offer college prep nights

We’ve found that a lot of parents have similar questions about MCC, so here are the answers to some of the questions we hear the most.

HOW MUCH DOES MCC COST?

MCC's 2023-24 annual tuition for New York state residents studying full-time is $4,900. To put that in perspective:

Average 2022-23 academic year cost:

$39,000: Four-year private college or university
$10,940: Four-year public college or university (in-state)

(Source: College Board)

 

HOW AM I GOING TO AFFORD IT?

MCC Tuition and Fees are some of the lowest in the state. And to help you out, our Financial Aid Office can help you navigate the pathways of applying for various types of aid. We even host Financial Planning Workshops to help you and your student with all of the paperwork. Also, we encourage you to check out SUNY’s cost calculators to learn more about the value of attending MCC.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS.

We know there’s a lot to consider when helping your son or daughter prepare for college. In addition to talking to his or her school counselor, we encourage you to check out some of the helpful parent checklists and reading materials listed below.

Seeing is believing.


A campus tour can make or break a student's decision to attend

You wouldn’t buy a house without seeing it first. Choosing a college should be no different. We encourage you to bring your whole family to campus, ask questions, see our facilities, talk to professors, and meet with our Admissions team. In other words, come visit and experience MCC with your son or daughter first-hand. Sign up today for a tour of the Brighton Campus, the Downtown Campus or both, and RSVP for our next open house or info session. While you’re here, we’ll walk you through it all – including finding and applying for financial aid and scholarships.

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What happens after MCC?


87% of MCC career program graduates with full-time jobs stay in the Rochester region.


4,000+ employers have hired MCC graduates


It all starts at MCC

We know it’s important to you that your son or daughter experiences success after MCC. Whether he or she will be continuing on to a four-year school or starting a career, MCC’s Career Services office will help prepare your student for what’s next.

As an MCC graduate, your son or daughter will have access to our alumni network – a great resource to help get his or her foot in the door. And support doesn’t stop when a student walks across the stage. Neither do the possibilities. Because once a Tribune, always a Tribune.

Like we said, seeing is believing – so check out where MCC has led some of our alumni