What Monroe County Community College does

Monroe County Community College (MCCC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1964 and headquartered in Monroe, Michigan, with a satellite Whitman Center in Temperance, MI. It serves Monroe County and Southeast Michigan through associate degree and certificate programs across academic pathways including Applied Technology, Business, Health Sciences, Computer Technology, and more, delivered via in-person, online, and hybrid formats through the Brightspace (D2L) learning management system and Ellucian Colleague student information system integrated through the Husky Portal single sign-on. Its primary student segments are recent high school graduates (including dual enrollment), adult learners 25 or older, transfer students from four-year universities, and senior citizens 60-plus, supplemented by regional employer-facing workforce development services.

MCCC operates a hybrid business model funded by three primary revenue streams: per-contact-hour tuition differentiated by residency ($139.70 in-district, $238.65 out-of-district, $265.85 out-of-state for Fall 2026/Winter 2027), state appropriations, and local property tax revenue. FY 2024-2025 general fund revenue is estimated at $31.2 million, with property taxes alone contributing $14.9 million in the FY 2023-2024 budget. Pricing access is expanded through state-funded free tuition programs (Michigan Reconnect for adults 25+ without a college degree, and Community College Guarantee for Monroe County residents graduating high school Class of 2023 and beyond), plus a 50% tuition grant for Monroe County residents 60 and older. A separate Corporate and Community Services Division provides customized training, apprenticeships, and Michigan New Jobs Training Program services to regional employers.

The college differentiates on affordability (in-district tuition approximately one-third the cost of four-year public universities), a 15:1 faculty-to-student ratio, and transfer articulation agreements with more than 20 four-year universities including Eastern Michigan, University of Michigan-Dearborn/Flint/Ann Arbor, Siena Heights, Bowling Green State, Central Michigan, Wayne State, and Davenport. Operational efficiency is supported by sustainability infrastructure including a 500-kilowatt DTE-owned photovoltaic solar array and a geothermal HVAC system spanning 288 wells, delivering $275,000 in guaranteed annual savings. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, holds NC-SARA authorization for interstate online enrollment, and is ranked in the top 9% of community colleges nationally by WalletHub 2025.

Name

Monroe County Community College

Legal name

Monroe County Community College

Website

https://monroeccc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Monroe County Community College is a public two-year community college founded in 1964 serving Monroe County and Southeast Michigan through affordable associate degrees, transfer pathways to 20+ universities, workforce development, and free tuition programs for high school graduates and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Transfer pathway programs
• Tuition financial aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: MCCC generates primary revenue from tuition charged per contact hour based on residency status (in-district, out-of-district, out-of-state). Additional revenue from registration fees ($40/semester), technology fees ($29.50/contact hour), and special course fees. Tuition rates for Fall 2026/Winter 2027: In-district $139.70/contact hour, Out-of-district $238.65/contact hour, Out-of-state $265.85/contact hour.
2. State Appropriations: State funding from Michigan appropriations. Budgeted FY 2023-2024 general fund revenue from state appropriations: $6,257,950. FY 2024-2025 estimated: included in total general fund revenue of $31,204,501.
3. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenue constitutes significant portion of general fund. Budgeted FY 2023-2024 general fund revenue from property taxes: $14,906,295.
4. Workforce Development Services: Corporate and Community Services Division provides business and industry training, customized training programs, apprenticeships, and Michigan New Jobs Training Program services to regional employers. Revenue generated through training grants and economic development assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Monroe County Community College is a two-year public community college that provides associate degree and certificate programs across academic and career pathways, transfer pathways to four-year universities, online and hybrid course delivery, and customized workforce training for regional employers. The college serves high school graduates, adult learners, transfer students, and seniors through in-person, online, and hybrid formats at its Monroe main campus, Temperance Whitman Center, and online via Brightspace LMS.

Product overview

Monroe County Community College is a two-year community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student services. The institution provides credit associate degree and certificate programs across academic and career pathways including Applied Technology, Business, Health Sciences, and more. Key products include free tuition programs (Community College Guarantee for recent high school graduates and Michigan Reconnect for adults 25+), delivered through in-person, online, and hybrid formats via Brightspace LMS. The college also operates workforce development services for business training, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and specialized programs including summer camps and the Husky College Comeback debt forgiveness initiative. All students access services through the Husky Portal integrated with Ellucian, Microsoft 365, and Brightspace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Pathways (Associate Degree and Certificate Programs)

Quantifiable outcome

• Tuition cost approximately one-third of four-year public universities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eastern Michigan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive bachelor's degree completion agreements covering multiple programs including business (BBA), applied technology, computer science, engineering, nursing, social work, and more. Includes reverse transfer agreement allowing students to earn associate degrees after transferring.
• University of Michigan-DearborncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBachelor's degree completion programs with UM-Dearborn's College of Arts, Sciences and Letters, College of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Education, and College of Business.
• University of Michigan-FlintcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBachelor's degree completion program with UM-Flint's respiratory therapy program. Also participates in Michigan Transfer Agreement and MiTransfer Pathways.
• Siena Heights UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraditional bachelor's degree completion programs. Siena Heights University has a site located at MCCC's Whitman Center. Also accepting transfer students with in-county tuition rate through Winter 2027 (continuing through Summer 2029).
• Lourdes UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccepting transfer students with in-county tuition rate through Winter 2027 (continuing through Summer 2029). Supports students displaced by Lourdes University transition.
• Spring Arbor UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBachelor's degree programs including family life education, management of health services, and management and organizational development. Has Metro Toledo site located at MCCC's Whitman Center.
• Central Michigan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer from MCCC's business management program to CMU's B.S. in administration, B.S. in community development, or B.A.A. in administration.
• Davenport UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer options into Davenport University's programs including accounting fraud investigation, finance, business, international business, management, marketing, computer gaming, CIS, public safety, health information management, network security, and nursing.
• Ferris State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer from MCCC's business management program to FSU's bachelor's in health care systems administration. Also transfer from respiratory therapy to health care systems administration.
• Wayne State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASET division transfer agreements with WSU for technical programs.
• University of Michigan-Ann ArborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychology MiTransfer Pathway and transfer credit acceptance for various programs.
• Indiana Wesleyan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred tuition pricing of $250 per credit hour for MCCC students/nurses enrolling in RN to BSN program (July 2024-June 2026).
• University of ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreements with University of Toledo's College of Business Administration (B.B.A.) and nursing program (R.N. to B.S.N.). Regular transfer partner visits to MCCC campus.
• Bowling Green State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular transfer partner visits to MCCC campus. Transfer agreements facilitating student transfer.
• Michigan State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReverse transfer agreement and MiTransfer Pathways participation including Psychology pathway.
• Oakland UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReverse transfer agreement and MiTransfer Pathways participation including Art and Biology pathways.
• Grand Valley State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReverse transfer agreement and MiTransfer Pathways participation including Business and Biology pathways.
• Western Michigan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReverse transfer agreement and Bachelor's degree completion programs including business administration.
• Northwood UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCCC accounting program students can transfer into NU's BBA in accounting. Business administration students can transfer into BBA in management.
• University of FindlayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCCC students can transfer to UF to pursue a B.A. in criminal justice.
• Kettering UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechanical Engineering MiTransfer Pathway for transfer into engineering programs.
• Chamberlain College of NursingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer from MCCC's registered nursing program to Chamberlain's B.S.N. completion program (RN to BSN).
• Franklin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreements with 15 Franklin University programs ranging from accounting to public safety management. Online bachelor's degree completion options.
• St. Leo UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline bachelor's degree completion programs available to MCCC students.
• University of PhoenixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreement for online degree completion programs.
• Walden UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCCC students eligible for 10% tuition discount on certain online programs.
• DTE EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTE Energy owns and operates the 500-kilowatt photovoltaic solar system on MCCC campus. System covers three acres and connects directly to the Detroit Edison grid.
• Michigan Works! AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan Works! agencies partner with community colleges for workforce development and the Michigan New Jobs Training Program supporting job creation across the state.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Macomb Community College: Large Michigan community college with extensive workforce development, transfer partnerships, and applied-technology programs. Comparable mix but larger scale and broader service area.
• Henry Ford College: Michigan community college in Dearborn offering associate degrees, university-transfer programs, and workforce training. Comparable scale and program mix, including strong manufacturing-sector workforce partnerships.
• Jackson College: Regional Michigan community college with similar associate-degree, transfer, and workforce development offerings. Comparable rural/regional service profile and budget scale.
• Washtenaw Community College: Nearby Michigan community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce development across similar program areas. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and student segments, though serving a larger Ann Arbor-adjacent district.
• Lansing Community College: Mid-sized Michigan community college providing associate degrees, transfer pathways, and technical/workforce training. Closely comparable in funding model (state appropriations + property taxes) and program portfolio.
• Wayne County Community College District: Urban-serving Michigan community college district with multi-campus structure and associate-degree/transfer/workforce offerings. Comparable institutional model but with a very different student demographic.

Others

• Siena Heights University: Michigan university currently in transition whose students are transferring to MCCC with in-county tuition. Not a competitor in steady state but a meaningful near-term enrollment and partnership driver.

Regional players

• Schoolcraft College: Michigan community college in Livonia offering associate degrees and transfer programs. Competes in the same Southeast Michigan labor market for both students and employer-training contracts.
• Owens Community College: Ohio community college serving the Toledo metro area with similar associate-degree and workforce offerings. Operates adjacent to MCCC's market and competes for cross-border (Ohio/Michigan) students.
• North Central State College: Small Ohio community college offering associate degrees and workforce training with a comparable regional profile. Useful peer for benchmarking operating efficiency at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/monroeccc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MonroeCCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/60972394953
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monroe-county-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/monroecocc

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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