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Monterey Peninsula College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Monterey, California, Monterey Peninsula College 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 Monterey Peninsula College 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.

Monterey Peninsula College 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 Monterey Peninsula College is reported to be 33%, 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 68% at Monterey Peninsula College 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

$1,178

Cost of attendance at Monterey Peninsula College 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

$8,138

Cost of attendance at Monterey Peninsula College 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, 98 of freshman students at Monterey Peninsula College received on average $4,089 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.

$4,089
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 183 38% $4,473 $818,468
Other Federal Grant 471 97% $2,526 $1,189,543
State Grant/Scholarships 376 77% $1,877 $705,710
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 38 8% $1,448 $55,030
Total Grant & Scholarships 477 98% $4,089 $1,950,283

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Monterey Peninsula College 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 Monterey Peninsula College students is 32.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.0%.

32.6%

  • asian 41.2% 14 students
  • African American 18.2% 4 students
  • white 34.8% 41 students
  • hispanic 30.7% 82 students
  • International Students 50.0% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 37.8% 14 students

Service Offerings

Monterey Peninsula College 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

Monterey Peninsula College 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
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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