Monroe Community College

Monroe Community College operates two campuses in the greater Rochester, New York area, with its main campus situated in the suburban town of Brighton and a second urban campus in downtown Rochester. The main 314-acre Brighton Campus features modern academic facilities, technical learning centers, and athletic fields, while the Downtown Campus houses specialized programs in health care, public safety, and business. Founded in 1961, MCC is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and maintains an open enrollment policy, serving both traditional and non-traditional students through career-focused and transfer programs. The college is known for its programs in health sciences, criminal justice, and optical systems technology, with the latter being particularly relevant to Rochester's optics industry. Students can access on-campus housing at the Alice Holloway Young Commons residence halls on the Brighton Campus, though most students commute from the surrounding Monroe County area.