College statistics
- Address:
- 980 Fremont St
Monterey, CA
93940 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.mpc.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,104
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $10,448
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $57,471,468
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Monterey Peninsula College is a public two-year institution in Monterey, California, offering general education and transfer pathways for students in the region. The college serves a broad student population with an enrollment of 7,351 students pursuing liberal arts and sciences curricula.
In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,448. These costs represent the full cost of attendance for students, making the college one of the lowest-cost options for those beginning higher education in California.
As a community college, MPC functions primarily as a transfer institution, with many students completing general education requirements before moving to four-year universities. The college works best for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, those exploring academic interests before committing to a bachelor's degree, and working adults seeking flexible course options. For more information, visit www.mpc.edu/.