Madera Community College

30277 Avenue 12
Madera, CA 93638
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Madera Community College serves 6,636 students (14% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 6,636 students
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Madera Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Madera Community College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
128 staff
72 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Madera Community College has grown by 40% over five years.
The Madera Community College diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,636 students
2,140 students
# Full-Time Students
896 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
5,740 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,636 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
896 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,740 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
68%
46%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
18%
23%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.00

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madera Community College's ranking?
Madera Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 6,636 students
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,236 per year for in-state students and $6,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,639 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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