McLennan Community College offers a progressive education at an affordable cost. Students choose McLennan for a variety of reasons, but most want to meet occupational requirements, develop intellectual abilities and increase their future earning power. An impressive 86 percent of students say they would recommend the college to others, compared with the 77 percent national average. Located in Waco, Texas, McLennan was established in 1965 by the citizens of McLennan County. McLennan was the first junior college in Texas to incorporate the word "community" in its name. For more than 40 years, McLennan has been serving Waco and the surrounding areas to help community members achieve their educational goals. An equal opportunity educational provider and employer. www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf.