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McHenry County College was established on April 1, 1967. It was founded as a part of the Illinois Community College System. The college is beautifully nestled on an area of more than 60 acres on the northwestern side of Crystal Lake, Illinois. MCC also operates several satellite locations. The college offers around 6 associates degrees and more than 15 Associate of Applied Science degrees.
MCC offers several scholarships to its deserving students. Some of these include the Ann Dagley Memorial Scholarship, Hispanic Educational Achievement Scholarship and the Eileen Phipps Memorial Scholarship.
There are many on-campus student organizations and clubs at MCC, including the Black Student Union, Nirvana Buddhist Fellowship, College Bowl, Student Ambassadors, Game Developer Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Club Concordia, among others.
MCC participates in a wide variety of sports like basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis, soccer and softball. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Fighting Scots.
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Campus Location8900 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012-2761
USA
Main Tel: (815) 455-3700
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
McHenry County College HighlightsWhere McHenry County College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science, security and law enforcement, and landscaping and horticulture.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 521 | 19 | | < 1 year certificate | 390 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 12 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at McHenry County College was 5,274 in 2007 (3,267 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,041 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,678 | | Books and supplies | $ 840 |
Financial Aid: McHenry County College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 77 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 15 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (125 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Information Technology
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (7 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS (2 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (23 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Greenhouse Operations and Management
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS (99 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (13 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded) - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MUSIC (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (188 awarded) - Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (26 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE (328 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (77 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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