Madera Community College California

Rural California community college serving about 5,800 students with low tuition and a focus on biological sciences.

College statistics

Address:
30277 Avenue 12
Madera, CA
93638
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Not Classified in SAEC
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Madera Community College is a public two-year institution in Madera, California, serving the rural communities of the central valley. The college enrolls approximately 5,825 students and offers transfer programs, career training, and general education coursework typical of California's community college system.

In-state tuition is $1,332 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,592. These figures represent the total cost of attendance for each group. The college's low tuition makes it an accessible entry point for students seeking an affordable start to higher education or a pathway to a four-year degree.

As a community college, Madera's primary role is to serve as a transfer institution for students moving toward bachelor's degrees at four-year universities, as well as to provide workforce training in career-focused programs. The college emphasizes biological and biomedical sciences among its offerings. This school works best for students seeking an affordable first two years of college, those needing flexible scheduling, and workers pursuing credentials or skill development. For more information, visit the college's official website at https://www.maderacollege.edu/.