McHenry County College

8900 US Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012

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https://www.mchenry.edu/

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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 199
Number of full time, freshmen women 181
Total number of full time freshmen 380
Number of part time, freshmen men 175
Number of part time, freshmen women 187
Total number of part time freshmen 362
Total number of freshmen men 374
Total number of freshmen women 368
Total number of freshmen 742
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,050
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,029
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,079
Number of part time, undergraduate men 2,786
Number of part time, undergraduate women 3,900
Total number of part time undergraduates 6,686
Total number of undergraduate males 3,836
Total number of undergraduate females 4,929
Total number of undergraduate students 8,765
Total enrollment 8,765
Percentage of students from out of state 2%
Number of states and territories represented 6

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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $9,875
Out-of-state tuition $13,882
Fees $503
Books and supplies $1,400
Room and board (live on campus)* $12,090
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 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 Email
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Number of male applicants 914
Number of male applicants accepted 914
Number of male applicants who enrolled 374
Number of female applicants 872
Number of female applicants accepted 872
Number of female applicants who enrolled 368
Total number of applicants 1,786
Total number of applicants accepted 1,786
Total number of applicants who enrolled 742
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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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 8,765
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.