MCCCD History

  • Nation's 1st Community/Junior College Founded

    Joliet Community College, Illinois.
  • Phoenix College is Founded

  • Low Enrollment in Community Colleges

    Offering liberal studies programs, few community colleges exist. Those that exist, have low enrollment.
  • Enrollment Grows!

    Community colleges begin to offer job training during the Great Depression
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    Community Colleges Gorw

    Enrollment increases as job training programs expand.
  • Baby Boomers Reach College Age!

    Enrollment soars!
  • 2.2M Students Enrolled in Community Colleges

    Enrollment steadily increased...
  • 4.3M Enrolled

    In a decade, enrollment doubles again.