Maryland's largest community college serving 55,000+ students across three campuses with affordable, flexible pathways to success.
Montgomery College offers associate degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S., A.A.T., A.F.A.) and professional certificates across 40+ curricula. The Rockville campus features 600+ courses; Takoma Park/Silver Spring specializes in nursing and allied health sciences; Germantown excels in science, computer science, and biotechnology. The college employs 1,500+ faculty and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Students can study abroad in 25+ countries and transfer seamlessly to 375+ four-year institutions.
Three main campuses serve distinct regions of Montgomery County. The Rockville Campus (51 Mannakee Street) is the largest, serving ~15,000 students and housing the Sarah Silberman Art Gallery and modern Science Center. Takoma Park/Silver Spring (7600 Takoma Avenue) features the Cafritz Arts Center, Cultural Arts Center with two theaters, and Health Sciences Center. Germantown (20200 Observation Drive) hosts the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology (PIC MC) and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. Additional locations include the East County Education Center, training centers in Gaithersburg and Wheaton, and 500+ online credit classes.
As a community college, Montgomery College maintains open admissions for high school graduates and those with equivalent credentials. The college serves 56% of Montgomery County Public Schools graduates who remain in Maryland. Dual enrollment allows high school students to earn college credit. Transfer pathways are streamlined, with nearly 5,000 students transferring annually to four-year institutions. International students and ESL learners are actively recruited.
Montgomery College is recognized nationally for exceptional graduation rates and strong return on investment. The college partners with Universities at Shady Grove and operates the ACES (Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success) program, which now serves 1,700 disadvantaged students. The college is a member of Achieving the Dream network and offers comprehensive support services including counseling, advising, disability services, career planning, and learning centers.