McLennan Community College

McLennan Community College is a public two-year institution located in Waco, Texas, within a midsize city campus setting. The college enrolls 10,886 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 35% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 66% (IPEDS 2023).

McLennan Community College offers a broad array of certificate programs in healthcare, information technology, and personal services. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer, Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, and System Networking and LAN/WAN Management. Credentials are offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Waco in central Texas, McLennan Community College serves a large student population in the Heart of Texas region. Its extensive healthcare program portfolio addresses significant regional demand for clinical and administrative healthcare workers, while its IT and personal services offerings expand vocational options for students across the greater Waco area.