·Public Community College
Montgomery College (MC) is a public community college founded in 1946, serving Montgomery County, Maryland — one of the most affluent and internationally diverse counties in the United States — with campuses in Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Recognized as the most diverse community college in the continental United States, MC welcomes students from nearly 170 countries and reflects the extraordinary multicultural richness of suburban Washington, DC. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and seamless transfer programs aligned with the region's dynamic economy in government, technology, healthcare, and the arts. With its Raptors athletics program, robust honors programs, and extensive support services for first-generation and international students, Montgomery College provides an exceptional educational pathway for students pursuing four-year degrees or career advancement in the DC metropolitan area. MC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$14,250
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $14,250
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
