Mission Statement

Montgomery College provides postsecondary educational programs from campuses located in Takoma Park/Silver Spring, Rockville, Germantown, and East County. It serves four broad groups of students:

• those who want the first two years of a university education, either for an associate's degree or preparation for another program;
• those who want to prepare for a career that does not require a bachelor's degree;
• highly capable high school juniors and seniors who participate in special programs; and
• adults who want to continue their education, either to improve job skills or for personal enrichment.

Budget Overview

The total approved FY26 Operating Budget for the Montgomery College is $346,868,740, an increase of $12,173,322 or 3.64 percent from the FY25 Approved Budget of $334,695,418. Personnel Costs comprise 0.00 percent of the budget for no full-time position(s) and no part-time position(s), and a total of 1,926.35 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 100.00 percent of the FY26 budget.

Montgomery College's approved budget is not detailed in this document. That budget may be found on the College's web site at www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/budget or obtained by contacting the Office of Management and Budget, Montgomery College, 9221 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850, phone 240.567.7292.

County Priority Outcomes

While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following are emphasized:

• Thriving Youth and Families
• A Growing Economy