Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey Peninsula College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Monterey, CA. It offers 151 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 7,173 students attended Monterey Peninsula College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 125 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 184 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 303 (full-time) and 207 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Monterey Peninsula College is 40% and transfer-out rate is 12%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
| Student Population | 7,173 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
| Number of Faculty | 309 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Monterey Peninsula College is $10,532
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
44% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,802 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,532 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,802 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Monterey Peninsula College offers 68 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 289 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 45 | 0 | 129 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 22 | 0 | 160 |
| Total | 68 | 0 | 289 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Monterey Peninsula College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 289 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 129 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 160 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 7,173 students have enrolled into Monterey Peninsula College. By gender, 3,346 male and 3,827 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,053 White (28.62%), 196 Black/African American (2.73%), 3,589 Hispanic (50.03%), 530 Asian (7.39%), and 4,348 students with other races. 26 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,173 | 3,346 | 3,827 |
| American Indian/Native American | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Asian | 530 | 256 | 274 |
| Black/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 More | 433 | 201 | 232 |
| Un-Known | 287 | 136 | 151 |
| Non-resident Alien | 26 | 12 | 14 |
Directory Information
- 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA
- 831-646-4000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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