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Mission College

Mission College

Santa Clara, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Mission College is a 2-year community college serving the West Valley district of Silicon Valley. Mission offers degrees and certificates in over 40 areas of study. Several classes are available online or as hybrids where online lectures are interspersed with periodic on-campus sessions. Mission offers transfer admission guarantees with six schools in the University of California system.

Average Net Price:
$4,016
Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$4,016
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,438
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$10,798
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$938
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$5,541
$30k - $48k
$5,563
$48k - $75k
$9,198
$75k - $110k
$8,437
$110k+
$6,962
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,224
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,332
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,005

 

Students receiving state aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1684
Students receiving federal aid
67%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,332
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,586,032
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$31,021

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$2,722
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,085
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91
Students receiving federal loans
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,722

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
51
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
96%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
58
$30k - $48k
22
$48k - $75k
14
$75k - $110k
8

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
5,747
Total Number of Undergrads
5,747
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
49

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
96%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
18
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
38%
Hispanic
34%
White
12%
Multiracial
8%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
56%
Student Organizations
12
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,085
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$91
The professors organize the classes so that the students can easily understand the material. I love the hands on participation most of the professors incorporate into the classes.
Laurelle from Milpitas, CA
Some awesome professor who cares about there students.
Annabell from Milpitas, CA