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Mendocino College

Public Ukiah, CA · Rural · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
28%
Graduation Rate
$40,243
Earnings (10yr)
$8,330
Net Price
2,870
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Overview

Mendocino College serves about 2,870 students and has a net price of $8,330, making it an affordable option for many. The low tuition allows students to focus on their education without the burden of excessive debt. With a median debt of $10,836, graduates can enter the workforce with less financial stress.

Ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $40,243. While the graduation rate sits at 28%, the school supports diverse programs, including Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Humanities, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. This range of offerings attracts students from various backgrounds, contributing to a vibrant campus life.

Students who thrive here are those looking for a community-focused environment and practical career training. With 28% of students receiving Pell Grants, many come from low-income backgrounds. The college's emphasis on accessible education helps students build a pathway to better economic outcomes.

Rankings

How Mendocino Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation28%Earnings 10yr$40KNet Price$8KRetention63%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate28%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$10K$48-75K

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%2097.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%602.2%MOBILITY126.31%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,423
In-State Tuition
$10,003
Out-of-State
$8,330
Avg Net Price
$10,836
Median Debt
28%
Pell Grant Rate
3%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,306
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,869
Family Income $30K–$48K
$10,025
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$33,313
6 Years After Entry
$36,657
8 Years
$40,243
10 Years
0.27x
Debt-to-Earnings
41%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,313 6yr $36,657 8yr $40,243 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

126.31%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
602.2%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2097.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$51,900
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.79
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.9%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 63%
Full-Time Faculty 20%
Faculty Salary (mo) $13,904
Diversity Index 0.72
First-Gen Students 54%

Top Programs

Health Professions 35%
Business & Marketing 25%
Humanities 8%
Psychology 6%
Criminal Justice 4%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%
Social Sciences 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
61%
White
37%
Hispanic
38%
Black
2%
Asian
3%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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