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 7,920 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 7,920 students
- In-state tuition: $1,170
- Out-state tuition: $5,586
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Monterey Peninsula College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 377 teachers has grown by 81% over five years.
Monterey Peninsula College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
377 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Monterey Peninsula College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Monterey Peninsula College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,920 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
2,339 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
5,581 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
45%
47%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
30%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
College Completion Rate
30%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,170 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,586 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,170
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,586
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,500
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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