McHenry County College

What McHenry County College does

McHenry County College (MCC) is a public community college established in 1967 and headquartered at 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, Illinois, serving McHenry County as its designated community college district. The institution employs 501-1000 staff and offers 120+ career and technical programs, associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways, with 90%+ of faculty holding a Master's or Doctorate. Student outcomes for the Fall 2022 cohort show a 39.8% completion rate within 150% normal time (compared with a 41.4% Illinois state average) and a 68.4% combined success rate (completed, transferred, or still enrolled). The college is governed by an elected Board of Trustees under Illinois state law, with President Dr. Clint Gabbard as chief executive, and is funded through state appropriations, local property taxes, tuition, federal grants, and private donations; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

The college's core technology stack centers on Canvas LMS for online and blended course delivery (with class sizes capped at 25), augmented by Microsoft Office 365 Education (Outlook, Teams, 1TB OneDrive) for all students, Honorlock and Respondus for online proctoring, Navigate360 (EAB) for advising, and Ellucian Self-Service for registration. Distribution is multi-modal: direct online enrollment via myMCC, dual credit partnerships with 12+ regional high schools (College in the High School at $25/course, Running Start, PCCS), the Catalyst Campus in Woodstock housing the Community Enrichment Center, Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), Talent Impact Center, and University Center, and consortium-based online course access through the Illinois Community Colleges Online Consortium. Recent capital deployment includes the $9.3 million Engagement Hall (groundbreaking September 2025, opening Summer 2026), new Health Careers Classrooms, and renovated EMS Lab and Learning Commons.

MCC's customer base spans four primary segments: traditional degree-seeking students, high school dual-credit students, adult learners/workforce (including WIOA-funded, veterans, and career changers), and non-degree community members (ESL, GED, citizenship, fitness). Revenue streams include per-credit tuition with in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state tiers (online courses charged at in-district rates regardless of residency), federal and state financial aid, scholarships (1,000+ awards), workforce and veteran benefits, and ancillary community services such as fitness center memberships and conference facilities. The college has no subsidiaries, no private equity or venture ownership, and no M&A activity; expansion is driven by public capital projects, philanthropic donations, and programmatic build-out rather than acquisition.

Name

McHenry County College

Legal name

McHenry County College

Website

https://mchenry.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

McHenry County College is a public community college in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serving McHenry County residents with 120+ associate degrees, certificates, and career/technical programs, plus dual-credit high school partnerships, online learning, and workforce training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Continuing adult education
• Dual credit courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Crystal Lake

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Per-credit tuition charges for credit courses. Financial Aid Office administers federal and state aid programs including grants, scholarships, student loans, and Federal Work-Study employment.
2. Scholarships and Grants: Multiple scholarship opportunities through Friends of MCC Foundation, plus federal and state grants. Learn it to Earn it program helps returning students with past-due tuition.
3. Community Services and Fitness: Fitness center memberships, conference and event services, community enrichment programs generate additional revenue from non-student community members.
4. Workforce and Veteran Benefits: WIOA workforce benefits, veteran educational benefits, and company sponsorship programs provide alternative funding streams for eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McHenry County College is a public community college offering associate degree programs, occupational certificates, dual credit courses for high school students, continuing and adult education, and customized workforce training. Instruction is delivered on the Crystal Lake campus, at satellite locations, and online through the Canvas learning management system.

Product overview

McHenry County College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student services. The institution operates primarily through on-campus and distance learning modalities, utilizing Canvas as its core learning management system for online and blended course delivery. The college provides dual credit programs for high school students, the TRIO Summit Scholars support program, comprehensive financial aid services, and career development through the Career Spark Center. The Catalyst Campus houses specialized centers including Community Enrichment, Small Business Development, Talent Impact, and University Center. Key technology services include Microsoft Office 365 for students, online proctoring through Honorlock and Respondus, and academic advising through Navigate360. New facilities under development include the MCC Engagement Hall opening Summer 2026. The college serves approximately 399 full-time first-time degree/certificate seeking students per cohort with a 39.8% completion rate and maintains partnerships with peer institutions for transfer pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 39.8% graduation rate within 150% normal time (vs 41.4% state average)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• People in Need Forum Sponsors (Community Foundation, Carey Electrical Contractors, Mental Health Board, Mercy Health)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Event sponsors for annual community resource forum including presenting sponsors, gold sponsors, silver sponsors, and bronze sponsors supporting community outreach and resources.
• Regional High Schools (Woodstock, Huntley, Marengo, McHenry, Cary Grove, Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South, Prairie Ridge, Johnsburg, Harvard, Alden-Hebron)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual credit and dual enrollment partnerships with 12+ regional high schools enabling high school students to earn college credit through College in the High School, Running Start, and Partnership for College and Career Success programs.
• HonorlockcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline proctoring solution partnership allowing students to take proctored exams remotely without coming to campus. Exam sessions recorded via webcam with 24/7 customer support via live chat and phone.
• Four-Year Universities (University Center)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity Center partnerships allowing students to complete bachelor's and graduate degrees on MCC campus. Fall 2026 scholarships available through University Center at MCC.
• Small Business Development (ISBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllinois Small Business Development Center provides small business consulting, training, and resources to entrepreneurs and business owners in McHenry County through Catalyst Campus.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harper College: Public community college in Palatine, IL (Cook County) with comparable enrollment scale, broad CTE program catalog, transfer pathways, and community enrichment functions. Strong direct peer in the suburban Illinois community college segment.
• Oakton College: Public community college in Des Plaines, IL serving a similar suburban demographic with comparable transfer, CTE, ESL/GED, and community education offerings.
• Heartland Community College: Public community college in Normal, IL — comparable Illinois community college used in state-level IPEDS comparisons with similar transfer + workforce mix and dual credit partnerships.
• Triton College: Public community college in River Grove, IL — similar-sized Illinois community college with comparable CTE catalog (manufacturing, trades, health careers), athletics, and community-centered mission.
• Joliet Junior College: Public community college in Joliet, IL — one of the oldest community colleges in the U.S. with comparable program breadth, athletics, and public funding model to MCC.
• Rock Valley College: Public community college in Rockford, IL — comparable mid-sized Illinois community college with a similar mix of transfer, CTE, dual credit, and adult education programs. Frequently used as a peer institution for MCC's IPEDS cohort comparisons.
• Elgin Community College: Public community college in Elgin, IL (Kane County) adjacent to MCC's service area with similar mix of associate degrees, CTE programs, dual credit with local high schools, and workforce credentials. Directly comparable scale and mission.
• Waubonsee Community College: Public community college in Sugar Grove, IL (Kane/Kendall County) serving a similar suburban Chicago exurb demographic with the same transfer-and-workforce mission and dual-enrollment high school partnerships.
• College of Lake County: Public community college in Grayslake, IL (Lake County) serving a Chicago-collar-county demographic similar to MCC's McHenry County footprint. Directly comparable on transfer pathways, career/technical programs, dual credit, and public funding structure.
• Prairie State College: Public community college in Chicago Heights, IL — comparable scale Illinois community college with overlapping CTE, transfer, dual credit, and adult education offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mcc_edu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC07Zm0ZM9i8dB-mtuD4vdxA
• Facebookfacebook.com/70902962344
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mchenry-county-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/mchenrycountycollege

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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