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Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, CA · Suburb · 5,624 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) is a comprehensive community college set on a scenic, oak-studded campus near the Central Coast, best known for its accessible transfer pathways to prestigious four-year institutions within the University of California and California State University systems. Capitalizing on its unique location, MPC features standout academic programs in marine science, nursing, hospitality, and public safety. The student experience is supportive and outdoor-oriented, characterized by small class sizes, diverse student organizations, and a relaxed coastal culture. Notably, the college's proximity to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary affords students exceptional, hands-on research and internship opportunities rarely found at the two-year level.

Location
Monterey, CA, 93940-4799 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
53 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,605
Out-of-state COA
$28,989
Avg net price
$11,373
In-state tuition
$1,188
Out-of-state tuition
$10,572
Books & supplies
$1,065/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,451
$30–48k
$10,277
$48–75k
$13,602
$75–110k
$15,700
$110k+
$18,340
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
47%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,496
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,176
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,416$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,000
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
23
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
54%
Median family income
$20,553
Independent students
41%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
61%
Race & ethnicity
White
29%
Hispanic
51%
Black
3%
Asian
7%
Two or more
6%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
39%
Avg faculty salary
$11,623/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,474
Federal loan rate
1%

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