McHenry County College
McHenry County College is a public community college in McHenry County, Illinois. The college serves residents residing in Community College District 528, which covers most of McHenry County and portions of surrounding counties. MCC offers associate degrees programs and certificates.
The college is located along U.S. Route 14, on the northwest side of Crystal Lake, Illinois. The Catalyst Campus is located in Woodstock. The Catalyst Campus is home to five specialized centers of learning including the Career Spark Center, Talent Impact Center, and the University Center. At the University Center at MCC, students can earn select bachelor's and advanced degrees through partnering colleges: Aurora University, Northern Illinois University, Roosevelt University, and Southern Illinois University.
Some classes are also taught at area high schools, public libraries, local businesses, and other off-campus locations. It enrolls about 8,000 students in career programs, transfer programs, GED and adult basic education, non-credit and career development, and training for businesses.
History
MCC was established on April 1, 1967, as part of the Illinois community college system. In September 1968 classes were held for the first time for 312 full-time and 1.045 part-time students at a rented oil company in Crystal Lake. In 1974 construction began on new facilities at its present 68-acre site, known at the time as Weber Farm. The school began some classes at the new facility in September 1975, and the move was complete by May 1976. MCC continued to grow, both in land area and student population.In 2020, MCC employed approximately 700 full and part-time employees. Nearly 90% of faculty held a master's or doctoral degree.