Mission College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Mission College is a public community college in Santa Clara, California, serving roughly 5,784 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,080 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,438. Student demographics in federal data include Asian (36.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,438
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,080 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,784 27.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.18%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,549
- Room & Board: $35,361 annual estimate
Mission College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mission College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mission College?
Mission College is located in Santa Clara, CA (ZIP 95054-1897).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Mission College public or private?
Mission College is a Public institution.
How much does Mission College cost?
Published tuition: $1,438 in-state, $12,500 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,080.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,463 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,927 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,463 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,974 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,752.
How big is Mission College?
Total enrollment: 5,784 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,549 students.
About 27% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mission College?
150%-time completion rate: 39.18%.
First-year retention: 73.2%.
What do graduates of Mission College earn?
Median earnings: $44,004 six years after entry; $50,936 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
15.85% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mission College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (554 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (165 completions)
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician (143 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (124 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (102 completions)
- Information Technology (99 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (89 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (67 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (65 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (64 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mission College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.18%; median earnings $50,936 at 10 years; net price $5,080. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,438
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mission College was $1,438.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,080
2024 Value
In 2024 Mission College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,080.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,320 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,080 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,752 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,000 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$35,361 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,188 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$37,987 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$151,948 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Mission College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.36% 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 Mission 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 Mission College 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 | $1,174 | $6,070 | $8,054 |
| 2014 | $1,174 | $6,070 | $7,212 |
| 2015 | $1,174 | $6,070 | $8,558 |
| 2016 | $1,185 | $6,105 | $8,057 |
| 2017 | $1,185 | $6,105 | $8,256 |
| 2018 | $1,192 | $6,280 | $7,590 |
| 2019 | $1,192 | $6,280 | $4,016 |
| 2020 | $1,200 | $6,456 | $3,691 |
| 2021 | $1,204 | $8,572 | $3,821 |
| 2022 | $1,480 | $10,180 | $6,275 |
| 2023 | $1,438 | $12,220 | $5,198 |
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
Mission College reported total enrollment of about 5,784 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.6%), and White (11.8%). About 15.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
27.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mission College in 2024 is 5,784 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,549 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.2%
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 Asian at 36.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.67% 100% Completion Time
39.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.67% of students graduating from Mission College 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: 34% male / 66% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 45% male / 55% female
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician: 80% male / 20% 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: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mission College.
Return on Investment
$50,936 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2406.69% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Mission College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 554 completions
2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 165 completions
3. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician: 143 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 124 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 102 completions
6. Information Technology: 99 completions
7. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 89 completions
8. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 67 completions
9. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 65 completions
Most popular programs at Mission College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mission College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mission College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $15,233
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,327
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mission College is a public institution located in Santa Clara, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/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, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 5,784 students. Student body composition includes Asian (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.6%), White (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.18%. Approximately 15.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.18% graduation rate at Mission 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mission College located?
Mission College is located in Santa Clara, CA.
How much does Mission College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,438 and average net price is $5,080 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $35,361 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mission College?
Mission College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,549 students, Asian (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (35.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mission College?
About 56.0% of students at Mission College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mission College earn?
Median earnings are $44,004 six years after entry and $50,936 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mission College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Mission College public or private?
Mission College is a public institution located in Santa Clara, CA.
Is Mission College an HBCU?
No. Mission College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mission College a tribal college?
No. Mission College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mission College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Mission College reports 35.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Mission College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mission 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
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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.