Mission College
3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa clara, CA, 95054-0189 - View a map of this school Map
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Mission College is a public, two-year, urban community college located in Santa Clara, California. It is one of 108 community colleges in the California system, the largest system of higher education in the world, serving 1.5 million students. Mission College and West Valley College comprise the West Valley-Mission Community College District. Mission and West Valley Colleges are proud to be two of the 1,500 community colleges nationwide.


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County Santa Clara 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 1,946 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 6,495 students 1,409 students
Total Enrollment 8,441 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 39% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 30% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,661 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 38% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,025 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 1% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,000 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 5% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,666 $3,048
School Notes:
  • Mission College is an open access community college serving the ever-changing educational and economic development needs of Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, and the larger community. Seeking to develop community leaders and global stewards in a competitive world economy, the college provides transfer, degree, and certificate programs in lower division arts and sciences; community, career, and vocational education; and educational opportunities in basic skills and English as a Second Language. To accomplish its mission, the college provides the most advanced academic and technological resources, comprehensive student services, and enriching aesthetic experiences to help students succeed and to participate responsibly in a democratic society.
  • Each semester over 10,000 students enroll in over 1,300 day, evening, and weekend classes at Mission College. The educational opportunities at Mission College are extensive. Students can fulfill lower division general education and major requirements for a university baccalaureate degree, obtain an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, complete a career program leading to employment, upgrade skills for career advancement, or take classes for personal satisfaction and growth.
  • Mission College enrolls 11,000 students each year. Of these, approximately 80% are ethnic minorities. The average student age is 30 and a significant number are working adults attending college part time. Mission is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and has working partnerships with high tech companies such as Intel and Cisco Systems. Mission is part of the West Valley-Mission Community College District, a multi-college district based in Saratoga, California.
  • The mission of the West Valley-Mission Community College District is to be responsive to the educational needs of an ever-changing community and to provide higher education to all persons who can benefit from such activity. The District recognized its responsibility to maintain academic excellence, nurture individual development and enrich the community. In keeping with this mission, the District will be sensitive to the needs of people and committed to action focused on the future.
  • Profile last updated:03/24/2008.
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