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Monterey Peninsula College at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Most popular majors
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's Degree · 214 reported graduates
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 133 reported graduates
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's Degree · 82 reported graduates
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 76 reported graduates
- Psychology, GeneralAssociate's Degree · 75 reported graduates
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about Monterey Peninsula College
How much does Monterey Peninsula College cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,373 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $19,605 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Monterey Peninsula College?
40% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 69% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
Is Monterey Peninsula College hard to get into?
Monterey Peninsula College has open admission. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Monterey Peninsula College?
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate's degree), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (undergraduate certificate or diploma), Business Administration, Management and Operations (associate's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Monterey Peninsula College students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $42,176. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Monterey Peninsula College founded?
Monterey Peninsula College was founded in 1947. Source: Wikidata.
Where is Monterey Peninsula College?
980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA, about 14 miles from Salinas.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.