MCC alumni Kay Wilkoff in optical fabrication lab

"MCC created a pathway for me to explore my STEM interest and channel my career aspirations into a real and rewarding career."
— Kay Wilkoff, who earned an associate degree in optical systems technology in 2023 and now works at Sydor Optics

MCC Facts


Who We Are

Monroe Community College (MCC) has opened doors of opportunity for over 579,000 students since fall 1962. Carrying on the vision of our founders over 60 years ago and inspiring the way forward under the current leadership of MCC President Dr. DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna, MCC continues evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our students and our community, including ensuring equitable post-completion outcomes. Using our Vision2027 Strategic Plan as a guide, MCC enhances the quality of life and economic vitality of the region.


Data as of fall 2023

8,530

Students (credit)

23,623

Students
(credit/noncredit, 2022-23)

274

in a Co-op or Internship

48%

Minority Enrollment

292

in a Registered Apprenticeship


224

Military Veterans/
Active-Duty

227

Student-Athletes

112

in Honors
Institute


MCC’s mission, vision and core values and its unprecedented Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement serve as the foundation for a more inclusive and collaborative culture in which everyone belongs and thrives.
(See MCC's Vision2027 Strategic Plan.)

Race

22.1%

African American

0.3%

American Indian

6%

Asian

13.8%

Hispanic

50.5%

White

7.3%

Other*

*Includes 5.7% multiracial

100

International Students**
representing

36

Countries
** Non-U.S. citizens with nonimmigrant visas


Gender

Icon for male and female genders

58%

Female

42%

Male

Age

Average Age of Students is 21. Percentages of student ages: Under 20 is 33%, 20 to 24 is 32%, 25 to 29 is 12% and 30 years of age or more is 22%

*Percentages don’t add up to
100 because of rounding.

Dual-Enrollment Program 2022-23. 4,374 High School Students from 46 Schools and BOCES Locations in the Finger Lakes Region

Dual enrollment optics students working in a high school lab

Students’ Educational Goals

Pie chart showing percentages of student educational goals: 67% Enrolled in Transfer Programs, 24% Enrolled in Career Programs, 9% Not Enrolled in a Program. 40+ four-year schools that class of 2022 transferred to

Prior Educational Experience*

Pie chart showing percentages of student prior educational experience among MCC students: 48% No College or University, 47% Some College or University, 1% Associate Degreee, 4% Bachelor's Degree or Higher.

* New and readmitted students enrolled in fall 2023.


Employees

Employee stats: 228 Full-time Faculty, 553 Part-time Employees and Adjunct Faculty, 273 Full-time Administrative/Professional Staff, and 252 Full-time Support Staff.

Jorge Alas, professor of world languages, prepares students to become culturally competent and linguistically diverse citizens in a global workforce through his Spanish courses. As a coordinator of summer study-abroad programs, he also leads MCC students on location in Spain and Latin America.


Notable Tribunes

Myra P. Henry, Ed.D., '09
YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County

As president and chief executive officer of YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County, Dr. Myra Henry builds and enhances collaborations in the community to tackle issues affecting people of color, with the intent to “eliminate racism and empower women.”

Racial equality and women empowerment are her lifelong mission. For over two decades, she has worked with a multitude of groups across Greater Rochester ─ including leadership teams in higher education, medical centers and nonprofits ─ in developing the area’s next generation of leaders.

“MCC provided a solid academic foundation to build upon personally and professionally,” she said. Dr. Henry holds an associate degree from MCC, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in organizational management from Keuka College, and a doctorate in executive leadership with an equity lens from St. John Fisher University. Dr. Henry is among MCC alumni who have excelled professionally and made a positive impact on the community and the college.

Meet other distinguished alumni.

MCC Alumni Myra Henry, President and CEO of YWCA of Monroe County, NY

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