Monterey Peninsula College
- The mission of Monterey Peninsula College to offer stimulating, high-quality courses, programs, and student services to our diverse community. Monterey Peninsula College, recognizing the worth and potential of every individual, is dedicated to providing equal access and adequate support to any interested member of the community.
School Highlights
- Monterey Peninsula College serves 7,727 students (31% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Monterey Peninsula College is one of 2 community colleges within Monterey County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Monterey Peninsula College is Defense Language Institute (1.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Monterey Peninsula College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 202 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Monterey Peninsula College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 202 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 7,727 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 38:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,410 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,317 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 10% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 31% | 37% |
| % Black | 6% | 7% |
| % White | 45% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | - | - |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 29% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,500 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- MPC, one of 109 colleges in the California Community College System, is committed to high quality education; support of our students; strong, effective leadership; long-term fiscal stability; a well-maintained, environmentally friendly campus; and equal opportunity for all students and employees. The college offers courses to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, to prepare for the workplace, to update work skills or prepare for a new career, to gain a general education, and to improve basic skills in mathematics, reading, writing and science. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Post-secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Monterey Peninsula College is Defense Language Institute (1.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- n/a students | 1.70 MiPresidio of Monterey
Monterey, CA 93944
(831)242-5828 1.70n/a - Hartnell CollegePublic9,800 students | 13.40 Mi411 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
(831)755-6700 13.409,800 - Cabrillo CollegePublic13,594 students | 27.60 Mi6500 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831)479-6100 27.6013,594 - Gavilan CollegePublic5,531 students | 31.70 Mi5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408)848-4800 31.705,531 - Carrington College-San JosePrivate, for profit805 students | 44.90 Mi6201 San Ignacio Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408)960-0162 44.90805
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