College of Marin
Kentfield, CA 94904-2590
About College of Marin
College of Marin is a public community college in Kentfield, California, serving roughly 4,042 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,351 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,558. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- College of Marin charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition ($1,558).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 39.29%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,654.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at College of Marin is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 763% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Marin | $1,558 | $12,351 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is College of Marin really?
Key findings
- College of Marin charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition ($1,558).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 0.2×.
College of Marin tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $1,558
Finding College of Marin charges about 0.3× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $1,558. That is about 0.3× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 0.2×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.1×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at College of Marin versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at College of Marin versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at College of Marin is $12,351.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $12,351 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,008 above the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $6,349 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At College of Marin, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
College of Marin: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for College of Marin—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$1,558
Out-of-state tuition
$9,334
Avg. net price
$12,351
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,665 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,739 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,045 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,944 |
| $110,001+ | $17,686 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $6,232. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What College of Marin is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies63
- Biological and Physical Sciences49
- Business Administration and Management, General43
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse42
- Psychology, General30
See earnings & programs for more.
Is College of Marin a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
College of Marin is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for College of Marin.
Campus
Location
Kentfield, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 94904-2590
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 34% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
4,042
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 7,229
- Full-time share
- 31%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,062
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 16.50%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for College of Marin.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Marin was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of Marin in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,420 | $7,570 | $8,383 |
| 2014 | $1,420 | $7,570 | $7,862 |
| 2015 | $1,488 | $9,258 | $8,266 |
| 2016 | $1,488 | $9,318 | $7,586 |
| 2017 | $1,490 | $9,320 | $10,373 |
| 2018 | $1,492 | $9,712 | $6,975 |
| 2019 | $1,494 | $9,714 | $7,131 |
| 2020 | $1,494 | $9,864 | $8,804 |
| 2021 | $1,494 | $9,864 | $4,937 |
| 2022 | $1,494 | $9,864 | $8,938 |
| 2023 | $1,558 | $10,828 | $15,517 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Marin reported total enrollment of about 4,042 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.4%), Hispanic or Latino (36.0%), and Two or More Races (6.5%). About 16.50% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Marin in 2024 is 4,042 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,229 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
13.10% 100% Completion Time
39.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.10% of students graduating from College of Marin completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 44% male / 56% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 37% male / 63% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
College of Marin graduates earn a median of $42,654 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of College of Marin.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $42,654. Median federal loan debt: $10,062. Average net price used in cost models: $12,351.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway College of Marin graduates report median earnings of $42,654 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for College of Marin.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at College of Marin.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for College of Marin graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for College of Marin—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$2.8M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- California median 0.14× the median ($19.7M)
- Far West median 0.17× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 0.11× the median ($26.4M)
- California median 0.14× the median ($7,407)
- Far West median 0.14× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 0.09× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.4%
- California median 0.1 pp above median (39.3%)
- Far West median 6.3 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 18.6 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $15,461
- California median 1.5× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 1.6× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 2.0× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,104
- California median 2.0× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 1.9× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
College of Marin at a glance
College of Marin
College of Marin is a public institution in Kentfield, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesBiological and Physical SciencesBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian44.4%Hispanic or Latino36.0%Two or More Races6.5%
Schools near College of Marin
Other campuses in Kentfield, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Marin located?
College of Marin is located in Kentfield, CA.
What is College of Marin's tuition?
College of Marin tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $1,558 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $12,351 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does College of Marin cost?
Reported tuition is $1,558 and average net price is $12,351 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $24,645 annually.
What explains College of Marin's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($12,351), completion (39.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($42,654). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at College of Marin?
College of Marin reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,229 students, White (44.4%), Hispanic or Latino (36.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Marin?
About 46.4% of students at College of Marin are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of Marin earn?
Median earnings are $35,698 six years after entry and $42,654 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Marin?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Marin students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,062.
Is College of Marin public or private?
College of Marin is a public institution located in Kentfield, CA.
Is College of Marin an HBCU?
No. College of Marin is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Marin a tribal college?
No. College of Marin is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.