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Mission College

Santa Clara, CA · City · 5,784 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Mission College is a premier community college renowned for its exceptional transfer rates to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems, with particularly strong programs in Nursing, Computer Science, and Hospitality Management. The campus experience is defined by a highly diverse, collaborative, and supportive culture, offering students state-of-the-art learning spaces like the Gillmor Center alongside vibrant student clubs and comprehensive academic counseling. What truly sets Mission College apart is its physical proximity and close partnerships with neighboring tech giants like Intel and Cisco, providing students with unique, direct pathways to local internships and career-technical training in the hub of global innovation.

Location
Santa Clara, CA, 95054-1897 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
3 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,744
Out-of-state COA
$24,806
Avg net price
$5,080
In-state tuition
$1,438
Out-of-state tuition
$12,500
Books & supplies
$1,188/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,463
$30–48k
$4,927
$48–75k
$6,463
$75–110k
$9,974
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
46%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
48%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,004
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,936
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$9,338
Debt (90th percentile)
$14,352
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
26
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$15,691
Independent students
56%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
73%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
36%
Black
4%
Asian
36%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
2%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
37%
Avg faculty salary
$15,233/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,327
Federal loan rate
0%

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