Your chances of getting into McHenry County College
Open Admission Policy
Can I get into MCC? McHenry County College is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult McHenry County College directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.
MCC GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into McHenry County College?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into MCC are to have around a 2.25 high school GPA.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at MCC is 2.25 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn C letter grades and regularly score around 73-76 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #65 in Illinois for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.2 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
MCC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
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MCC ACT Scores
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Applying
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to McHenry County College is $15.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to McHenry County College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
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Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to McHenry County College often consider these colleges
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147004 IPEDS survey data for McHenry County College.
Last updated February 24, 2024