College of Marin Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,558
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,351 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,042 30.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 73.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,229
- Room & Board: $24,645 annual estimate
College of Marin: what the data shows
Common questions about College of Marin, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of Marin?
College of Marin is located in Kentfield, CA (ZIP 94904-2590).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is College of Marin public or private?
College of Marin is a Public institution.
How much does College of Marin cost?
Published tuition: $1,558 in-state, $9,334 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,351.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is College of Marin?
Total enrollment: 4,042 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,229 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of Marin?
150%-time completion rate: 39.29%.
First-year retention: 70.6%.
What do graduates of College of Marin earn?
Median earnings: $35,698 six years after entry; $42,654 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,062.
16.50% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of Marin known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (63 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (49 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (43 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (42 completions)
- Psychology, General (30 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (21 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (19 completions)
- Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter (18 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (16 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of Marin a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.29%; median earnings $42,654 at 10 years; net price $12,351. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,558
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Marin was $1,558.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,351
2024 Value
In 2024 College of Marin had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,351.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,404 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,351 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$6,232 4-Year In-State Tuition
$37,336 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$24,645 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,169 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,372 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$113,488 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of Marin.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.05% 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 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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & 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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of Marin.
Return on Investment
$10,062 Median Student Debt
$42,654 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
763.37% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of Marin.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 63 completions
2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 49 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 43 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 42 completions
5. Psychology, General: 30 completions
6. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 21 completions
7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 19 completions
8. Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter: 18 completions
9. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 16 completions
Most popular programs at College of Marin.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of Marin graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of Marin from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $15,461
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,104
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of Marin is a public institution located in Kentfield, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 4,042 students. Student body composition includes White (44.4%), Hispanic or Latino (36.0%), Two or More Races (6.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.29%. Approximately 16.50% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Kentfield, CA 94904-2590
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.29% graduation rate at College of Marin falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Marin located?
College of Marin is located in Kentfield, CA.
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 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.
Is College of Marin a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—College of Marin reports 36.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is College of Marin religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of Marin 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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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.