Monterey Peninsula College
About Monterey Peninsula College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Monterey Peninsula College teaches above the bay in Monterey, California, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and psychology are among its largest programs, and many of its students go on to the state universities.
Founded
1947
Location
Monterey, California
Students
5,624
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
39.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,188
Out-of-state: $10,572
Avg Net Price
$11,373
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,176
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
39.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
68.5%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
39%
$/Student
$6.5K
Class Size
Large
The 39.7% graduation rate is below average, but 68.5% 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
$1,188
In-State
$10,572
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,065
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,605
After Financial Aid
$11,373
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,451
Receive Grants
18.9%
Take Loans
1.2%
Tuition is $1,188/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,373.
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 Monterey Peninsula College fund their education.
While in School
18.9%
Get Grants
Free money
1.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,553
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 Monterey Peninsula College.
Gender
52.6%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,624
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.9%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
39.1%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 53.9% 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
Suburb: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
5,624
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
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
Monterey Peninsula College fields 9 varsity teams with 251 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
251
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
73% / 27%
184
Men
67
Women
6
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Monterey Peninsula Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,176
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
214 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
82 grads
Psychology, General
—
75 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
51 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
32 grads
Biology, General
—
23 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $42K 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.