Mayfield College
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7603285554
- At Mayfield College, we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, business, and healthcare. Mayfield College values small class sizes, individual attention, student involvement, and hands-on training. Financial aid is available for those who qualify and career placement and job assistance continues past graduation. The majority of our students are placed in exciting and rewarding careers, and are well prepared to excel in their chosen fields.At Mayfield College, our focus is on you, the student. From enrollment through graduation and throughout your career, we strive to ensure your success.
School Highlights
- Mayfield College serves 509 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Mayfield College is one of 9 community colleges within Riverside County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Mayfield College is Kaplan College-Palm Springs (3.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Mayfield College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
| Mayfield College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 20 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 509 students | 7,516 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 509 students | 1,613 students |
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| Diversity Score | 1.00 | 0.73 |
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mayfield College is Kaplan College-Palm Springs (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Kaplan College-Palm SpringsPrivate, for profit379 students | 3.50 Mi2475 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760)778-3540 3.50379 - College of the DesertPublic9,719 students | 5.50 Mi43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)346-8041 5.509,719 - 1,652 students | 26.30 Mi6162 Rotary Way
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760)366-3791 26.301,652 - 14,580 students | 29.20 Mi1499 N. State St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951)487-6752 29.2014,580 - Crafton Hills CollegePublic5,932 students | 40.20 Mi11711 Sand Canyon Road
Forest Falls, CA 92339
(909)794-2161 40.205,932
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