Madera Community College
Madera Community College is a public community college in Madera, California, serving roughly 4,808 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $1,378 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,378
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,179 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,808 16.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.64%
Madera Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Madera Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Madera Community College?
Madera Community College is located in Madera, CA (ZIP 93638-8321).
Is Madera Community College public or private?
Madera Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Madera Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,378 in-state, $8,638 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,179.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,071 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,876 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,991 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,470 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,512.
How big is Madera Community College?
Total enrollment: 4,808 students.
About 16% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Madera Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.64%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
How much debt do students have?
20.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Madera Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (836 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (292 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (125 completions)
- CIP 520201 (62 completions)
- CIP 190709 (45 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (41 completions)
- Medical Assistant (36 completions)
- General Psychology (32 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (30 completions)
- CIP 510204 (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Madera Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.64%; net price $4,179. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$1,378
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Madera Community College was $1,378.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,179
2024 Value
In 2024 Madera Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,179.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,716 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,179 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,512 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,552 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Madera Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Madera Community College 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 Madera Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,304 | $8,504 | — |
| 2022 | $1,330 | $8,890 | $1,963 |
| 2023 | $1,334 | $9,454 | $-489 |
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
16.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Madera Community College in 2024 is 4,808 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.19% 100% Completion Time
34.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.19% of students graduating from Madera Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Madera Community College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Madera Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 292 completions
General Biological Sciences: 125 completions
CIP 52.0201: 62 completions
CIP 19.0709: 45 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 41 completions
Medical Assistant: 36 completions
General Psychology: 32 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 30 completions
CIP 51.0204: 23 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 836 completions
Most popular programs at Madera Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Madera Community College graduates.
About
Madera Community College is a public institution located in Madera, CA, offering 41 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 4,808 students. The institution maintains a 34.64% graduation rate. Approximately 20.00% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Madera, CA 93638-8321
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.64% graduation rate at Madera Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Madera Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $1,378 and average net price is $4,179 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Madera Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Madera Community College?
Total enrollment is about 4,808 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Madera Community College public or private?
Madera Community College is a public institution located in Madera, CA.
Is Madera Community College an HBCU?
No. Madera Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Madera Community College a tribal college?
No. Madera Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Madera Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Madera Community College reports 69.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Madera Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Madera Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.