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Mendocino College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Ukiah, California, Mendocino College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Mendocino College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Mendocino College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Mendocino College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mendocino College is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 71% at Mendocino College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,423

Cost of attendance at Mendocino College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,443

Cost of attendance at Mendocino College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Mendocino College received on average $7,253 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,253
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 44 51% $5,517 $242,746
Other Federal Grant 49 57% $6,222 $304,896
State Grant/Scholarships 66 77% $2,685 $177,190
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 24 28% $1,067 $25,615
Total Grant & Scholarships 70 81% $7,253 $507,701

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mendocino College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mendocino College students is 24.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.8%.

24.1%

  • asian 37.5% 3 students
  • white 35.0% 21 students
  • hispanic 14.3% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball California Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mendocino College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mendocino College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families