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College of Marin

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Kentfield, California, College of Marin is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of Marin is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of Marin is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at College of Marin is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 69% at College of Marin suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,494

Cost of attendance at College of Marin in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,864

Cost of attendance at College of Marin in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 48 of freshman students at College of Marin received on average $5,935 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,935
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 70 28% $5,102 $357,155
Other Federal Grant 74 29% $5,323 $393,905
State Grant/Scholarships 112 44% $2,497 $279,683
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 8% $1,932 $38,640
Total Grant & Scholarships 120 48% $5,935 $712,228

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Marin students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Marin students is 35.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.9%.

35.6%

  • asian 48.0% 12 students
  • African American 20.0% 2 students
  • white 39.6% 42 students
  • hispanic 29.5% 36 students
  • International Students 37.5% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 45.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

College of Marin provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Marin offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization