International Students
Montgomery County Community College welcomes students from around the world. Currently we have over 140 students from 20 different countries as part of our dynamic student body. Montgomery County Community College is a smart choice for international students who are seeking a Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, or even English language courses. Here are a few reasons why our college is a good place for you.
Personal Attention
The student to faculty ratio here is only 17-to-1, meaning each professor can focus his or her time and attention on you. Small class sizes let you get the instruction and help that you need in the classroom.
Academic Quality
You can study in any of our 98 degree and certificate programs taught by outstanding full-time faculty or adjunct professors who are also industry professionals. Overall, 22% of the faculty hold doctoral degrees and over 95% hold masters degrees.
Cost
Attending our college full-time (15 credits per semester) for a year will cost $8,550 in tuition. Tuition at a four-year private college averages over $21,000 saving you nearly $13,000 per year.
Location
Our Central Campus in the suburban town of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is less than 25 miles (40 km) outside of Philadelphia, the fifth biggest city in the United States offering the perfect balance of comfortable living and big city excitement. Residing only two hours south of New York City and two hours north of Washington, D.C. will allow you to explore some of the best that the U.S. has to offer.
Student Life
Forty different student clubs plus activities, sports teams, entertainment on campus, and trips off campus keep you as busy outside of class as you are in class. Cultural groups, including the African Student Association, Asian Club, Indo-American Cultural Association, and the International Culture Club, allow you to network with other students of similar heritage.
Transfer Partners
You can complete a Bachelor's degree at any of 15 different four-year partner colleges and universities where you are guaranteed to start as a junior after graduating from Montgomery County Community College.
Outcomes
Nearly 60% of our graduates transfer into a Bachelor's degree program, while another 40% acquire either a new job or a promotion. Associate degree holders earn 25% more per year than those with only a high school diploma. Bachelor's degree holders will earn over 60% more per year than those with only a high school diploma. Most of our international students will continue on to earn their Bachelor's degree.
