Mendocino College

1000 Hensley Creek Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Mendocino College serves the educational needs of our students and our community by providing academic programs, transfer preparation, vocational training, lifelong learning opportunities and student support.

School Highlights

Mendocino College serves 3,269 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 3,269 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,422
  • Out-state tuition: $5,892
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 243 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mendocino College
(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
243 staff
294 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mendocino College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Mendocino College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,269 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
697 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,572 students
4,931 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
218 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
697 students
813 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,572 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
13%
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
40%
46%
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% White
2%
5%
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% Hawaiian
48%
24%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.241%
0.4179%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,200
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,422 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 $5,892 is less than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,422
$1,236
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,892
$6,547
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,075
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The Mendocino-Lake Community College District was formed in September 1972 by vote of the citizens of the Anderson Valley, Laytonville, Potter Valley, Round Valley, Ukiah, and Willits Unified School Districts. Planning for the development of the initial offerings of the College occurred in the Spring of 1973, with the first classes offered in July 1973. our new Ukiah Campus has 20,000 sq. ft. Science Complex. This new facility, along with our state-of-the-art Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Athletic Complex, Lowery Library building, and Vocational Education facility, offer students excellent resources to pursue their goals. Mendocino College is accredited by accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mendocino College cost?
Mendocino College's tuition is approximately $1,422 for In-State students and $5,892 for Out-State students.
What is Mendocino College's ranking?
Mendocino College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 3,269 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,422
  • Out-state tuition: $5,892
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • 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 $6,547 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $20,392 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in California is International Academy of Design and Technology-Sacramento. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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