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Mt San Jacinto Community College District

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in San Jacinto, California, MSJC 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 Mt San Jacinto Community College District 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.

Mt San Jacinto Community College District 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at MSJC is reported to be 30%, 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 67% at MSJC 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

$1,406

Cost of attendance at Mt San Jacinto Community College District 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

$11,276

Cost of attendance at Mt San Jacinto Community College District 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, 87 of freshman students at Mt San Jacinto Community College District received on average $4,710 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.

$4,710
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 542 38% $5,031 $2,726,731
Other Federal Grant 689 49% $5,024 $3,461,868
State Grant/Scholarships 1,215 86% $1,885 $2,290,111
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 27 2% $487 $13,150
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,224 87% $4,710 $5,765,129

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mt San Jacinto Community College District 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 Mt San Jacinto Community College District students is 30.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.2%.

30.4%

  • asian 50.5% 51 students
  • African American 23.7% 23 students
  • white 35.2% 141 students
  • unknown 25.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 26.6% 219 students
  • Mixed Race 30.8% 28 students

Service Offerings

Mt San Jacinto Community College District 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

Mt San Jacinto Community College District 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training