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$1,188Tuition
5,759Students
30%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,176Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,188
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,924
Average Net Price
$13,498
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$32,049
Books & Supplies
$938
Loan Repayment Rate
31.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,241
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,519
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,221
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,750
$110,001+ $19,029

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Cost Overview

Most families at Monterey Peninsula College pay between $12,241 and $19,029 per year depending on income. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best deal at $12,241 annually. Even wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay just $19,029 per year. The two-year total ranges from roughly $24,500 to $38,000.

Only 1.16% of students take federal loans, reflecting the college's affordability compared to four-year schools. Graduates earn a median of $42,176 ten years after starting. The college serves as an affordable stepping stone for transfer students heading to UC and Cal State campuses. Nearly half the student body is Hispanic, and 93% come from California.

Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying less than many families spend on a car while gaining access to UC transfer pathways and career training programs.

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