Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey Peninsula College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Monterey, CA. Monterey Peninsula College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Monterey Peninsula College is $1,188 for California residents and $10,532 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 6.13% from last year at Monterey Peninsula.
- Total 7,173 students have enrolled in Monterey Peninsula and, of that, 1,552 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Monterey Peninsula offers 154 programs.
- The graduation rate of Monterey Peninsula is 40% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Monterey Peninsula College is $1,188 for California residents and $10,532 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 6.13% 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 | $1,178 | $8,138 |
| 2022 | $1,178 | $8,138 |
| 2023 | $1,188 | $8,364 |
| 2024 | $1,188 | $9,924 |
| 2025 | $1,188 | $10,532 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Monterey Peninsula College offers 151 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Monterey Peninsula College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 83 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 22 | 0 |
| Total | 151 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 133 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 11 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 6 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 82 |
| Psychology | 75 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 51 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 44 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 32 |
Student Population
Total 7,173 students have enrolled to Monterey Peninsula College. By gender, there are 3,346 male and 3,827 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.87 to 1.
Monterey Peninsula College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,552 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 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Asian | 530 | 256 | 274 |
| Black or African American | 196 | 102 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 3,589 | 1,567 | 2,022 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 46 | 20 | 26 |
| White | 2,053 | 1,047 | 1,006 |
| Two or More Races | 433 | 201 | 232 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 287 | 136 | 151 |
| Total | 7,173 | 3,346 | 3,827 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Monterey Peninsula College is 40% and the transfer-out rate is 12%. The average financial aid amount is $3,802 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Retention Rate | 68% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,802 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 125 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 303 |