- The College of Marin’s mission is to provide educational opportunities for all students and community members: preparation for transfer to four-year schools and universities, workforce education, basic skills improvement, intellectual and physical development, and cultural enrichment. The College is committed to responding to community needs by offering student-centered programs and services in a supportive, innovative learning environment. The College of Marin pledges educational excellence to all members of our diverse community.
School Highlights
College of Marin serves 4,213 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,213 students
- In-state tuition: $1,420
- Out-state tuition: $7,570
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 390 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of Marin
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
390 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of College of Marin has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The College of Marin diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,213 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,001 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
3,212 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
298 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,001 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,212 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
13%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
31%
46%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
49%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3559%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,420 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,570 is more than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,420
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,570
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,375
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- College of Marin has been providing exceptional educational opportunities since 1926. The College has earned a reputation as a quality educational institution that provides a pathway for achievement and success for students of all ages. Each semester about 8,000 students are enrolled in over 1,100 credit classes. Approximately 100 international students participate in College of Marin's International Student Program, making for a culturally diverse educational experience. Nearly 6,000 students take advantage of the College's many outstanding community education and community services classes. In order to provide students with the opportunities they need, and to ensure that students achieve their specific goals and objectives, the College offers seventy Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs. To facilitate students' transfer to the four-year institution of their choice, the College has established approximately 200 transfer agreements with the University of California, California State University, and private colleges. In addition the College provides thirty-five two-year vocational and career programs, as well as providing basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL) education, and community education classes. The College's workforce preparation programs provide the necessary skills for success in a globally competitive workforce environment. Whether the goal is career advancement, career change, or entering the workforce for the first time, the College offers a range of programs to help students succeed. Originally known as Marin Junior College when established in 1926, the College was renamed College of Marin in 1947. In 1985 College of Marin merged with Indian Valley College. This merger provided Marin residents with two campuses, the original campus located in Kentfield and the Indian Valley Campus in Novato. The two campuses serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. College of Marin is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of Marin cost?
College of Marin's tuition is approximately $1,420 for In-State students and $7,570 for Out-State students.
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