Mt San Jacinto Community College District
About Mt San Jacinto Community College District
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mt San Jacinto College teaches in the Inland Empire between Riverside and Palm Springs and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences, business and psychology are its largest programs.
Founded
1962
Location
San Jacinto, California
Students
15,259
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,448
Out-of-state: $12,728
Avg Net Price
$6,806
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,319
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
35.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.1%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
31:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
18.2%
$/Student
$4.5K
Class Size
Large
The 35.5% graduation rate is below average, but 63.1% 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
$1,448
In-State
$12,728
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,257
After Financial Aid
$6,806
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,012
Receive Grants
35%
Take Loans
0.9%
Tuition is $1,448/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,806.
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 Mt San Jacinto Community College District fund their education.
While in School
35%
Get Grants
Free money
0.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,826
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 Mt San Jacinto Community College District.
Gender
59.4%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
15,259
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
52%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
31.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 52% 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
15,259
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
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Mt San Jacinto Community College District fields 9 varsity teams with 245 student athletes, about 2% 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
245
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
59% / 41%
144
Men
101
Women
5
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mt San Jacinto Community College Districtearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,319
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Biological and Physical Sciences
$26K
619 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$24K
357 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$31K
267 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
147 grads
Social Sciences, General
$20K
96 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$32K
83 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $38K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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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.