Why MCC?

With a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and dynamic professors who are focused on students, MCC offers the personal attention necessary to help you achieve your dreams.

You’ll definitely be challenged by the coursework at MCC. Our faculty uses the latest and most innovative teaching methods for all 100+ academic programs. They also inspire you to think critically and creatively, so you can feel more confident, solve bigger challenges and achieve greater satisfaction in both your personal and your professional life.

Full-time, part-time, online, on-campus – MCC works with you to make it all work. More adult students enroll at MCC than at all other Rochester-area colleges combined. That’s why we offer accelerated programs, online programs, time-shortened courses and much more. Because we know that while education is incredibly important, so are family, jobs and personal needs. We understand and we’re here to help you accomplish your goals.

Everything about MCC’s approach – developing innovative academic programs, employing dedicated, experienced professors, creating a vibrant learning environment – ensures positive results for our students. What we’re doing is working:

• Half of our graduates continue their education at four-year colleges and universities.
• 90% of MCC’s Class of 2013 career and certificate program graduates who work full time are employed locally.

Each year, the MCC-educated workforce adds approximately $510 million in income to Monroe County. But we want to do more. That’s why we created our Economic Development & Innovative Workforce Services division. We identify, teach and train quality employees in key career areas, which helps local businesses stay competitive and keeps our economy going strong.

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