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Monterey Peninsula College

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Tuition & Fees $10,532
($1,188)
Student Population 7,173
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,184
Graduation Rate 40 %
Students:Faculty 23 : 1

Academic Overview

Monterey Peninsula College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Monterey, California. It is an Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $1,188 for California residents and $10,532 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 7,173 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Monterey Peninsula College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $39,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Monterey Peninsula's tuition & fees is $1,188 for California residents and $10,532 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$1,188$10,532
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Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Monterey Peninsula.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,184 and 45% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,173 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Monterey Peninsula College is 40 %
Graduation Rate
40%
Transfer-out Rate for Monterey Peninsula College is 12 %
Transfer-out Rate
12%
Retention Rate for Monterey Peninsula College is 68 %
Retention Rate
68%
Student Population for Monterey Peninsula College is 7,173
Student Population
7,173
Student to Faculty Ratio for Monterey Peninsula College is 23 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,184 at Monterey Peninsula College.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,184

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940-4799
Phone831-646-4000
WEBwww.mpc.edu/
Admissionwww.mpc.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.mpc.edu/admissions/apply-to-mpc/u-s-based-students
Financial Aidwww.mpc.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.mpc.edu/financial-aid/getting-started/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.mpc.edu/student-services/specialized-programs/veteran-s-resource-center
Disability Servicewww.mpc.edu/student-services/specialized-programs/access-resource-center-arc

Offered Degrees

Monterey Peninsula offers 154 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's830
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate480
1-2 Years Certificate220

Special Learning Opportunities

Monterey Peninsula College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Monterey Peninsula College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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