# McHenry County College

> McHenry County College is a public college in Crystal Lake, IL, with 4,691 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $11,434 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 32%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $50,609.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/mchenry-county-college-1624
- Location: Crystal Lake, IL, United States
- Setting: Fringe rural
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.mchenry.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 147004
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $4,162 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,945 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $11,434 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 13.2% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 32% |
| First-year retention rate | 70% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $50,609 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 4,691 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is McHenry County College tuition?

In-state tuition at McHenry County College is $4,162 and out-of-state tuition is $15,945 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $11,434 a year.

### What is the average net price at McHenry County College?

The average net price at McHenry County College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $11,434 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at McHenry County College?

32% of first-time, full-time students at McHenry County College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to McHenry County College?

The closest matches are Illinois Central College, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, and Oakton Community College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147004)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/mchenry-county-college-1624. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.