Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

C-

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About Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College is a mid-sized, public institution in Monterey, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 5,624 students. 40% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,176.

Open

Acceptance

$11,373

Net price

5,624

Enrollment

40%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,373

Average net price

$1,188

In-state tuition

$10,572

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,065

Books & supplies

$19,605

Total cost of attendance

19%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,451

$30–48K

$10,277

$48–75K

$13,602

$75–110K

$15,700

$110K+

$18,340

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities22.9%

Health & Nursing20.5%

Criminal Justice17.9%

Business7.8%

Psychology4.4%

Multidisciplinary3.4%

Foreign Languages2.3%

Social Sciences1.8%

Visual & Performing Arts1.5%

Mechanic & Repair Tech1.5%

After Graduation

$42,176

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,496

Median earnings (6 yrs)

40%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,474

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,624

Total enrollment

61%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

54%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women

47% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

51%

White

29%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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