Mendocino College
Public two-year college in Ukiah, CA that costs an average of $11,640 a year after financial aid and graduates 27% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,640
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,256
PublicRural (fringe)2,870 undergraduates
Cost of Mendocino College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,720 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,414 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,842 |
| Books and supplies | $1,467 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,640 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,955 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,947 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,237 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,410 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Mendocino College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,422 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,256 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 108th of 125 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,836 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $123 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 2.9% |
Majors and programs at Mendocino College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 1 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 2 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 15 | — | — |
| Human Services | 7 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 75 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 4 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (47)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 122 | $39,370 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 50 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 6 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 97 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 3 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — | — |
| Economics | 4 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 3 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 121 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 49 | — | — |
| Human Services | 18 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 30 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 51 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 8 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 47 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 6 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 7 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville College | Porterville | $3,071 | — | $41,156 |
| Compton College | Compton | $22,662 | — | $41,664 |
| Woodland Community College | Woodland | $4,005 | — | $44,947 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | Ridgecrest | $12,913 | — | $42,042 |
| Lemoore College | Lemoore | $11,802 | — | $46,575 |
| Taft College | Taft | $4,362 | — | $44,265 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe | $10,673 | — | $44,569 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles | $10,836 | — | $37,913 |
About Mendocino College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Ukiah, CA |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 2,870 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | mendocino.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mendocino College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,720 a year (tuition and fees: $1,414 in-state, $10,842 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,640 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,955.
How much do Mendocino College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,256 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 108th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is Mendocino College's graduation rate?
27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.