Morgan Community College was founded in 1970 as the Morgan County Community College. In 1973, the college joined the Colorado Community College System and was renamed the Morgan Community College, or also known as MCC. The college shifted to its present main campus in Fort Morgan, Colorado, in 1980. Morgan Community College offers associate’s degrees in a host of disciplines including literature, music, theater, general studies, elementary education, and economics.
Students at Morgan Community College participate in a number of clubs and organizations such as the Phi Beta Lambda, Future Teachers Club, Student Government, and Phi Theta Kappa. The college offers financial assistance to the students in the form of loans and grants. Apart from this, the students can also apply for the merit-based scholarships.
Morgan Community College is located in Fort Morgan, CO (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Morgan Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Morgan Community College is known for its programs in agricultural science and management.
The school is an open-admission school.
Morgan Community College had 1,748 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Morgan Community College
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
General Phone: (970) 542-3100
http://www.morgancc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science And Management | 86 | farm management, agricultural technology, agricultural operations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, health aide, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 63 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Media | 5 | animation and special effects |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical transcription |
| Construction Trades | 1 | construction trades |
| Business And Management | 1 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Morgan Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 142 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 112 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 7 |
In 2007, Morgan Community College had a total enrollment of 1,748 students (874 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 33% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 98% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Morgan, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,171 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,603 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
Financial Aid:
Morgan Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 998100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 16 | $43,012 | 17 | $40,727 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $43,012 | 17 | $40,727 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business Technology
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Morgan Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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