- 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.
School Highlights
College of Marin serves 4,838 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,838 students
- In-state tuition: $1,420
- Out-state tuition: $7,570
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 180 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
College of Marin
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1926
Campus Size
333 acres
Total Faculty
180 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream Learn Achieve
Student Body
The student population of College of Marin has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The College of Marin diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,838 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,269 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,569 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,838 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,269 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,569 students
5,850 students
% Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
34%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,420 is more than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,570 is more than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,420
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,570
$6,634
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,375
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of Marin cost?
College of Marin's tuition is approximately $1,420 for In-State students and $7,570 for Out-State students.
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