Mission College
Mission College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Santa Clara, CA. Mission College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Mission College is $1,438 for California residents and $12,500 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 15.76% from last year at Mission.
- Total 6,909 students have enrolled in Mission and, of that, 2,484 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Mission offers 88 programs.
- The graduation rate of Mission is 39% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Mission College is $1,438 for California residents and $12,500 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 15.76% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,200 | $6,456 |
| 2022 | $1,204 | $8,572 |
| 2023 | $1,480 | $10,180 |
| 2024 | $1,438 | $10,798 |
| 2025 | $1,438 | $12,500 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Mission College offers 87 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Mission College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 46 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 16 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 369 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 17 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 13 |
| Graphic Design | 4 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 146 |
| Business Administration and Management | 110 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 69 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 58 |
| Psychology | 56 |
Student Population
Total 6,909 students have enrolled to Mission College. By gender, there are 3,119 male and 3,790 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.82 to 1.
Mission College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,484 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Asian | 2,525 | 1,133 | 1,392 |
| Black or African American | 276 | 130 | 146 |
| Hispanic | 2,416 | 1,009 | 1,407 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| White | 796 | 399 | 397 |
| Two or More Races | 548 | 260 | 288 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 186 | 118 | 68 |
| Total | 6,909 | 3,119 | 3,790 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Mission College is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 5%. The average financial aid amount is $3,148 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,148 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 136 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 232 |