Madera Community College
About Madera Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Madera Community College became its own college in 2020, the newest in California, and teaches in the farm country north of Fresno. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and biology and business are among its largest programs.
Founded
2020
Location
Madera, California
Students
4,808
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
34.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,378
Out-of-state: $8,638
Avg Net Price
$4,179
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
N/A
Not reported
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
34.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.7%
Transfer Out
4%
Teaching Quality
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
36.8%
$/Student
$6.0K
Class Size
Large
The 34.6% graduation rate is below average, but 66.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,378
In-State
$8,638
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,980
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,639
After Financial Aid
$4,179
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,071
Receive Grants
20%
Take Loans
0.3%
Tuition is $1,378/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,179.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Madera Community College fund their education.
While in School
20%
Get Grants
Free money
0.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
N/A
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Madera Community College.
Gender
65.8%
Female
34%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,808
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
N/A
First-Gen
N/A
Avg Age
28.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
4,808
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Madera Community College fields 2 varsity teams with 29 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
29
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
21% / 79%
6
Men
23
Women
1
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Madera Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
N/A
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Biology, General
—
111 grads
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
48 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
43 grads
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
—
32 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
29 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
26 grads
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.