College Of Marin

835 College Ave, Kentfield, CA, 94904-2590 - View a map of this school Map

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The College of Marin’s mission is to provide educational opportunities for all students and community members: preparation for transfer to four-year schools and universities, workforce education, basic skills improvement, intellectual and physical development, and cultural enrichment. The College is committed to responding to community needs by offering student-centered programs and services in a supportive, innovative learning environment. The College of Marin pledges educational excellence to all members of our diverse community. ...

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  • College Of Marin
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County Marin County, CA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,417 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 5,095 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 6,512 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 48% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 30% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,315 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 41% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $973 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 10% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,491 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 8% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,923 $3,129

School Notes:

  • College of Marin has been providing exceptional educational opportunities since 1926. The College has earned a reputation as a quality educational institution that provides a pathway for achievement and success for students of all ages. Each semester about 8,000 students are enrolled in over 1,100 credit classes. Approximately 100 international students participate in College of Marin's International Student Program, making for a culturally diverse educational experience. Nearly 6,000 students take advantage of the College's many outstanding community education and community services classes.
  • In order to provide students with the opportunities they need, and to ensure that students achieve their specific goals and objectives, the College offers seventy Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs. To facilitate students' transfer to the four-year institution of their choice, the College has established approximately 200 transfer agreements with the University of California, California State University, and private colleges.
  • In addition the College provides thirty-five two-year vocational and career programs, as well as providing basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL) education, and community education classes. The College's workforce preparation programs provide the necessary skills for success in a globally competitive workforce environment. Whether the goal is career advancement, career change, or entering the workforce for the first time, the College offers a range of programs to help students succeed.
  • Originally known as Marin Junior College when established in 1926, the College was renamed College of Marin in 1947. In 1985 College of Marin merged with Indian Valley College. This merger provided Marin residents with two campuses, the original campus located in Kentfield and the Indian Valley Campus in Novato. The two campuses serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents.
  • College of Marin is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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