Mission College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Santa Clara, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,438
Out-of-State Tuition$12,500
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Mission College vs. State and National Averages

Mission CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,438$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-91%-92%

Other colleges in Santa Clara

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Santa Clara UniversityPrivate nonprofit6,552$61,293

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Mission College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,936
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)39%
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants16%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over44%
First-generation students56%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Mission College?

In-state tuition at Mission College is $1,438 and out-of-state tuition is $12,500, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Mission College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Mission College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Mission College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Mission College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Mission College?

Mission College enrolls about 5,784 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 26:1.

Is Mission College expensive?

In-state tuition at Mission College is $1,438, which is 91% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Mission College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Mission College are $50,936 a year, according to College Scorecard.