Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,660 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,910 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $13,382 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,185 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 39.04% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 21.59% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does McLennan Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,910
Books and supplies
$1,380
Fees and remainder
$6,092
Sticker price
$13,382
Average net price
$6,185
Average aid coverage
54%
$7,197 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at McLennan Community College pays approximately $6,185 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is McLennan Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
McLennan Community College net price
$6,185
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
McLennan Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,910 and average net price at $6,185. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,910
Current net price
$6,185
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for McLennan Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$39,163
Undergraduates
4,997
10-Year Median Earnings - McLennan Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
McLennan Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends McLennan Community College?
Undergraduates
4,997
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
39.04%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
21.59%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 39.04% of McLennan Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 21.59% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at McLennan Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
McLennan Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
McLennan Community College is listed at 1400 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare McLennan Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan Community College | Not available | $5,910 | $6,185 | $39,163 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Waco schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Waco.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is McLennan Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for McLennan Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is McLennan Community College tuition?
McLennan Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,910.
What is McLennan Community College's average net price?
McLennan Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,185.
What is McLennan Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $39,163 for McLennan Community College.
Is McLennan Community College accredited?
McLennan Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend McLennan Community College?
The local dataset lists 4,997 undergraduate students at McLennan Community College.
What percentage of McLennan Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for McLennan Community College in the local dataset is 39.04%.
What is the federal loan rate at McLennan Community College?
The federal loan rate for McLennan Community College in the local dataset is 21.59%.
Where should I verify McLennan Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with McLennan Community College or the latest official federal education data.