Mendocino College

1000 Hensley Creek Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
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  • Mendocino College serves the educational needs of our students and our community by providing academic programs, transfer preparation, vocational training, lifelong learning opportunities and student support.

School Highlights

Mendocino College serves 3,769 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mendocino College(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty136 staff97 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mendocino College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 42:1 over five years.
The Mendocino College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,769 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio28:144:1
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# Full-Time Students1,168 students1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students2,601 students5,903 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
-
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% Asian
2%
13%
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% Hispanic
26%
37%
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% Black
2%
7%
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% White
62%
32%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score0.540.73
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College Completion Rate
18%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,200$34,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $1,422 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 56% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,892 is less than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,422$1,636
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,892$6,797
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid86%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$15,263$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,915$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The Mendocino-Lake Community College District was formed in September 1972 by vote of the citizens of the Anderson Valley, Laytonville, Potter Valley, Round Valley, Ukiah, and Willits Unified School Districts. Planning for the development of the initial offerings of the College occurred in the Spring of 1973, with the first classes offered in July 1973. our new Ukiah Campus has 20,000 sq. ft. Science Complex. This new facility, along with our state-of-the-art Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Athletic Complex, Lowery Library building, and Vocational Education facility, offer students excellent resources to pursue their goals. Mendocino College is accredited by accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Mendocino College is Empire College School of Business (56.5 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Empire College School of Business
    Private, for profit
    417 students | 56.50 Mi3035 Cleveland Ave
    Santa Rosa,  CA  95403
    (707) 546-4000     56.50417
  • Santa Rosa Junior College
    Santa Rosa Junior College Photo - SRJC Santa Rosa Campus
    Public
    25,090 students | 57.60 Mi1501 Mendocino Avenue
    Santa Rosa,  CA  95401
    (707) 527-4011     57.6025,090
  • Napa Valley College
    Public
    6,348 students | 81.40 Mi2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy
    Napa,  CA  94558
    (707) 253-3000     81.406,348
  • Cambridge Junior College-Yuba City
    Private, for profit
    159 students | 86.20 Mi939 Live Oak Boulevard
    Yuba City,  CA  95991
    (530) 674-9199     86.20159
  • Woodland Community College
    Public
    2,554 students | 88.10 Mi2300 E Gibson Rd
    Woodland,  CA  95776
    (530) 661-5700     88.102,554
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 3,769 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,422
  • Out-state tuition: $5,892
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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