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Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey Peninsula College
MONTEREY, CA . 2 Year 3.9
#757 in Best Colleges in America
980 FREMONT ST MONTEREY, CA 93940

Overview

Monterey Peninsula College is a public community college located in Monterey, California. It offers a wide variety of associate degree and certificate programs in areas such as arts, sciences, business, and technical fields. Known for its commitment to student success, the college provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment with small class sizes and personalized instruction. Monterey Peninsula College also offers transfer programs for students who wish to continue their education at a four-year institution. Beyond academics, the college offers a vibrant campus life with numerous clubs, organizations, and athletic teams. The college's mission is to foster student learning and achievement within its diverse community.

Rankings

  • 131

    #131 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

  • 4

    #4 1 in Best Community Colleges in California

  • 212

    #212 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 131 of 405
  • Best Community Colleges in America 212 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • B Value
  • B+Diversity
  • A Safety
  • AStudent Life
  • A+Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    372 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    173 Graduates
  • Business
    95 Graduates
  • Psychology
    74 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    64 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    62 Graduates
  • Biology
    40 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    40 Graduates
  • Fire Science and Fire Fighting
    34 Graduates
  • Nursing
    30 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,089
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    38%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    78%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,901 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    4,927
  • Undergrads Over 25
    44%
  • Pell Grant
    38%
  • Varsity Athletes
    11%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    CCCAA

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