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Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, CA·Public·www.mpc.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach Town

Monterey Peninsula College is a public community college in Monterey, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 1 mile from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 90/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Monterey Peninsula College is a public community college in Monterey, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 1 mile from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 90/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$1,104
In-State Tuition
+$74 fees
$8,064
Out-of-State Tuition
+$74 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

1 miles

Monterey Beach, CA

Weather

Warm Climate

56°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area

California

146 mi away
88 skiable acres5 lifts
153 mi away
862 skiable acres10 lifts

Beach Town

Monterey Beach, CA

Ocean access within 0.9 miles

1 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Monterey, CA

52°Jan53°Feb54°Mar55°Apr56°May58°Jun60°Jul61°Aug62°Sep61°Oct56°Nov52°Dec

Station: MONTEREY · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

90/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety1007292
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
72/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
92/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$1,104$8,064
Fees
$74$74
Total
$1,178$8,138
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

106 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
214 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
133 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
82 grads/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
76 grads/yr
Psychology, GeneralAssociate's
75 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's214 grads
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate133 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's82 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate76 grads
Psychology, General
Associate's75 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate's51 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's32 grads
Fire Protection
Certificate31 grads
Biology, General
Associate's23 grads
Economics
Associate's23 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Monterey Peninsula College located?

Monterey Peninsula College is located in Monterey, CA. The main campus address is 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Monterey Peninsula College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Monterey Peninsula College charges $1,104/year for in-state students and $8,064/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $8,138/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Monterey Peninsula College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Monterey Peninsula College the right fit for me?

Whether Monterey Peninsula College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($8,064/year out-of-state), campus culture in Monterey, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Monterey Peninsula College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Monterey Peninsula College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Monterey, CA
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 56°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
90/100
Nearest Airport
Monterey, CA (MRY) · 2 mialso SNS (16 mi), SJC (53 mi)

Location

Monterey, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.