McHenry County College
8900 US Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
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https://www.mchenry.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 815-455-3700 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1967 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 168 acres |
| County | McHenry |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 181 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 155 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 336 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 134 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 157 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 291 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 315 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 312 |
| Total number of freshmen | 627 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,041 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,042 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,083 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 2,902 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 4,066 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 6,968 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 3,943 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 5,108 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 9,051 |
| Total enrollment | 9,051 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 61% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 4% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 2% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 6 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $11,796 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,428 |
| Fees | $517 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $15,948 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Admissions contact person | Amy Carzoli |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions and Recruitment |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 13,590 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 10,297 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 315 |
| Number of female applicants | 26,872 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 22,638 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 312 |
| Total number of applicants | 40,462 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 32,935 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 627 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $15 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| High school GPA | Not considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 203 |
| Student faculty ratio | 27.3:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (82) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | McHenry County College Library |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 31 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, Equality Club, Writer's Block, Latinos Unidos |
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| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 9,051 |