School Highlights
Madera Community College serves 4,735 students (13% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,735 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Madera Community College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Madera Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Madera Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,735 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
627 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
4,108 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
627 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,108 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
13%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
65%
46%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
19%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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