The college is located along U.S. Route 14, on the northwest side of Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Some classes are also taught at area high schools, public libraries, local businesses, and other off-campus locations.

MCC was established on April 1, 1967,[5] as part of the Illinois community college system.

[1] In September 1968 classes were held for the first time for 312 full-time and 1.045 part-time students at a rented oil company in Crystal Lake.

The MCC Scots compete in 8 intercollegiate sports through their membership in the Illinois Skyway Conference within the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Division II.