Mendocino College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2021 Average Net Price

$8,465

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.08%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,269

21.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.1%

40 Graduates

About

Mendocino College is a higher education institution located in Mendocino County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Mendocino College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (119 degrees awarded), Agricultural Business Operations (1 degrees), and Recording Arts Technology (1 degrees).

In 2021, 657 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mendocino College. 71.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (299 degrees), 1.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (274 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mendocino College is $1,380, which is $−6,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Mendocino College is $1,380, which is $−6,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,465.

In 2021, 50% of undergraduate students attending Mendocino College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Mendocino College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Mendocino College is $−6,588 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mendocino College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,465

2021 Value

16.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Mendocino College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,465. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Mendocino College grew by 16.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mendocino College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mendocino College was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 41.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mendocino College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Mendocino College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.66% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mendocino College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.08%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Mendocino College was 4.08%, which represents 4 out of the 98 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Mendocino College had a total enrollment of 3,269 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Mendocino College is 697 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,572. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at Mendocino College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mendocino College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.1% White, 37.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.51% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.76% Asian, 1.65% Two or More Races, 1.38% Black or African American, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mendocino College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.7%), followed by White Female (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mendocino College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,269 students. The full-time enrollment at Mendocino College is 697 and the part-time enrollment is 2,572. This means that 21.3% of students enrolled at Mendocino College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mendocino College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mendocino College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Mendocino College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mendocino College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,506 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,230 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
180 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mendocino College is 46.1% White, 37.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.51% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.76% Asian, 1.65% Two or More Races, 1.38% Black or African American, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 123 students (3.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 287 more women than men received degrees from Mendocino College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mendocino College is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (274 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Mendocino College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (119 degrees awarded), followed by Agricultural Business Operations (1 degrees) and Recording Arts Technology (1 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mendocino College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (162 degrees), and Health (206 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mendocino College are Registered nurses (1,355,506 people), Social workers, all other (182,780 people), Medical & health services managers (166,393 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (162,668 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,938 people).

The most specialized majors at Mendocino College in 2021 are Human Sciences (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (162 degrees), Health (206 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mendocino College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Mendocino College are Human Sciences (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (162 degrees), Health (206 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mendocino College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,533,897 people), Elementary & secondary schools (454,473 people), Outpatient care centers (278,465 people), Offices of physicians (207,746 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (195,967 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mendocino College.

Most Common (2021)

General Health Services
92 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
91 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
65 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Mendocino College was General Health Services with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Mendocino College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

185

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

472

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 185 degrees were awarded to men at Mendocino College, which is 0.392 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (472).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mendocino College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Mendocino College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.5 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Mendocino College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% of students graduating from Mendocino College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Mendocino College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.5% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
299 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
274 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mendocino College is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (274 degrees).

0.609% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
201 degrees awarded
White Male
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mendocino College is white female (218 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (201 degrees).

Operations

Mendocino College has an endowment valued at nearly $12M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 88k (0.731%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Mendocino College had a total salary expenditure of 48.4M. Mendocino College employs 60 Instructors. Most academics at Mendocino College are Male Instructor (31), and Female Instructor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mendocino College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Endowment

$12M

2021 Endowment

19.6%

growth from 2020

Mendocino College has an endowment valued at about $12M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Mendocino College grew 19.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.75M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mendocino College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.91M - Federal
$5.56M - State
$386k - Local

As of 2021, Mendocino College received $2.91M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.56M from state grants and contracts, and $386k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$18.5M

2021 Salaries

4.76%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Mendocino College paid a median of $18.5M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($48.4M) and a 4.76% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.37M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Mendocino College paid a total of $6.37M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mendocino College was Instructor with 60 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mendocino College were Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mendocino College was Male Instructor with 31 employees, and Female Instructor with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mendocino College.