Mission College
About Mission College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mission College teaches in Santa Clara, in the middle of Silicon Valley and next door to the football stadium, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1975
Location
Santa Clara, California
Students
5,784
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
39.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,438
Out-of-state: $12,500
Avg Net Price
$5,080
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$50,936
10 years after enrollment
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
39.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
73.2%
Transfer Out
4%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
37.5%
$/Student
$13.3K
Class Size
Medium
The 39.2% graduation rate is below average, but 73.2% 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
$1,438
In-State
$12,500
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,188
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,744
After Financial Aid
$5,080
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,463
Receive Grants
15.9%
Take Loans
0.4%
Tuition is $1,438/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,080.
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 Mission College fund their education.
While in School
15.9%
Get Grants
Free money
0.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$15,691
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 Mission College.
Gender
54.4%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,784
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
56%
First-Gen
27 yrs
Avg Age
44%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 27, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 56% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
5,784
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Mission College fields 2 varsity teams with 21 student athletes.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Badminton
Student Athletes
21
0 men, 21 women
Athletes by Gender
0% / 100%
0
Men
21
Women
0
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mission Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$50,936
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
174 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
146 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$67K
110 grads
4yr Earnings
Biology, General
—
69 grads
Psychology, General
$49K
56 grads
4yr Earnings
Economics
—
43 grads
Graduates earn about $44K six years out, growing to $51K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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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.