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Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College is a public 2-year institution in Monterey, CA. It enrolls about 7,351 students.

FieldValue
TypePublic 2-year
Controlpublic
Level2-year
LocationMonterey, CA 93940
CountyMonterey County
Enrollment7,351
Acceptance rate—
Applicants / admitted—
In-state tuition & fees$1,188
Out-of-state tuition & fees$9,924
Graduation rate (150%)—
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate71%
Average net price (after aid)$14,880
Campus settingSuburb: Midsize
Size category5,000 - 9,999
Highest degree offeredAssociate's degree
Websitewww.mpc.edu/
Phone8316464000

Admissions

This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.

Cost

In-state students pay about $1,188 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $9,924. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.

Cost after financial aid

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,880 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.

Family incomeAverage net price
Under $30,000$12,241
$30,001–48,000$13,519
$48,001–75,000$15,221
$75,001–110,000$18,750
Over $110,000$19,029

Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.

Outcomes

A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.

Where it is

Monterey Peninsula College is in Monterey, CA, Monterey County. Its coordinates are 36.5906, -121.8849.

Nearby institutions

Naval Postgraduate School 1 km · MontereyMiddlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 2 km · MontereyCalifornia State University-Monterey Bay 10 km · SeasideHartnell College 22 km · SalinasWaynes College of Beauty 24 km · SalinasCentral Coast College 24 km · Salinas

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Monterey Peninsula College?

Monterey Peninsula College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.

How much does Monterey Peninsula College cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $1,188 for in-state students and $9,924 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Monterey Peninsula College?

About 7,351 students are enrolled.