Monterey Peninsula College
- 2 Year
- MONTEREY, CA
Community College
Monterey Peninsula College
- 2 Year
- MONTEREY, CA
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 557 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade B
- Valuegrade C
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Safetygrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Locationgrade A
editorial
About
Monterey Peninsula College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
No data available
Application Website
Students also applied to ...
- grade C
- grade B minus
- grade B minus
- grade B minus
- grade B minus
- grade B
- grade B
Cost
Net Price
$12,022 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,568 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
71%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 84%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 57 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 56 responses
- 69%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 55 responses
Claim Your college Today!
Do You Work at Monterey Peninsula College? Claim Your College Today!
Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities329 Graduates
- Police and Criminal Science196 Graduates
- Business100 Graduates
- Psychology55 Graduates
- Nursing32 Graduates
- Child Care Provider30 Graduates
- Natural Sciences29 Graduates
- Sociology23 Graduates
- Economics19 Graduates
- Communications16 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
8
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
4
Online Associates Programs
4
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,339 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5,581
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
38%
Varsity Athletes
10%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$31,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
35%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
78%
National
83%More opinions are needed to display this poll. Take our survey
Similar Colleges
Colleges like Monterey Peninsula College
- grade BCalifornia State University - Monterey Bay
- 4 Year
- SEASIDE, CA
- Rating 3.47 out of 5 1,643 reviews
Monterey Peninsula College Reviews
Rating 3.89 out of 5 557 reviews
Selecting a category below will take you to another page
All Categories
Monterey Peninsula College is not only nestled in one of the most beautiful areas in the world, but has all the qualities that one would look for in an ideal school: amazing teachers, dedicated administration, small class sizes, excellent support systems, an involved student body, and a ton of parking! Attending MPC has built my confidence to a point where I feel that I'm prepared for any challenge, any scenario, and any hurdle that is thrown my way. The caliber of professors that are at MPC is almost astonishing, and their dedication is passed on to their students. I can only hope that other schools I attend are as conducive to intellectual exploration. MPC is the cannon from which the rest of my life has been shot, and my momentum is only building.
The faculty is outstanding. They are knowledgeable and care about student success. Small class sizes make this school attractive. The campus is conveniently off Highway 1 and 68, but it is set in a forest and close to the beaches! The academic program is solid, but if you would rather learn trade or train as a first responder, MPC also has them. The diverse student body is another reason why this is a great school. I wish I signed up sooner!!
MPC offers an excellent certification in linguistics, rare among community colleges. Some graduate students take them!
2020 CARE funding is being used to improve the campus. The academic counselors can steer you towards graduation and transfer to four-year schools. The cost makes this a bargain for an excellent education. I learned that majority of students at several University of California campuses are from community colleges. They offer several programs to assist students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. It is worth a try!
MPC offers an excellent certification in linguistics, rare among community colleges. Some graduate students take them!
2020 CARE funding is being used to improve the campus. The academic counselors can steer you towards graduation and transfer to four-year schools. The cost makes this a bargain for an excellent education. I learned that majority of students at several University of California campuses are from community colleges. They offer several programs to assist students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. It is worth a try!
Overall it is a good local community college that can help to get an associate's or transfer to a four year. Offers a variety of classes and practical subjects, though they have had to lessen some offerings recently. Online classes are okay with responsive teachers though it can get a little hard to be fully engaged due to the structure. Campus services are okay. Before COVID they rebuilt the cafeteria and student union with mixed results. Last time I visited the campus bookstore it felt relatively small, though in most classes you can order textbooks online. Campus is gorgeous and in a good location in Monterey. Can offer job and volunteering opportunities to the right fields. The library is expansive and one of the best parts of the campus with an amazing view of the bay and a large amount of computer resources. In terms of arts and on campus activities, I personally never went out of my way to explore them, but from what I've seen of flyers around campus there are a decent amount.