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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Discrepancies - Why don't the numbers match?
The Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness (OIRE) must sometimes try to explain data discrepancies:
    • between reports provided for 
      different purposes
    • when data that OIRE provides 
      does not match data from other
      departments or other sources
    • when data changes from one 
      report to another
The most common reasons for data discrepancies relate to the definitions employed and the criteria used to select and report data. For example, enrollment data might appear straightforward, but various definitional or inclusionary factors could result in different results.
How many students attend Montgomery College
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How many employees work at MC?
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What proportion of students are "minorities"?
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How many foreign students attend MC?
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What are the MC graduation, transfer rates?
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What is the full-time equivalent student (FTE) for MC?
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How many students need preparatory courses before taking college-level work?
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How many MCPS graduates attend MC?
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Where do MC students transfer?
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How many students receive financial aid?
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What does MC's IRB do and how do I get in touch with them?
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