Midland College: Review & Facts

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Midland College is a small four-year, public school with 5,405 students enrolled. This college was established in 1972 and is the only school located in Midland, Texas.

Academic Offerings

Midland College will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
30
MC deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical, Nursing, Business, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Midland College student retention rate is perfect at 100% (well above Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
100%
Good
The graduation rate at MC is very low: 13%.

Student to faculty ratio at MC is pretty decent, 14:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low - about $5,000 annually. The additional fees at Midland College beyond tuition are approximately $900; this totals $5,900 per year.

Read the details about MC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Midland College might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to MC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (432) 685-4500 or check Midland College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,400
Low
Midland College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at MC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Midland College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 300 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $2,400 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Midland College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Midland College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Midland College
3600 N Garfield
Midland, Texas
79705, USA
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