Monterey Peninsula College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

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

In-State Tuition$1,188
Out-of-State Tuition$10,572
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Monterey Peninsula College vs. State and National Averages

Monterey Peninsula CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,188$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-93%-93%

Other colleges in Monterey

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyPrivate nonprofit4Not published

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 Monterey Peninsula College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,176
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)40%
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants19%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over39%
First-generation students54%

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 Monterey Peninsula College?

In-state tuition at Monterey Peninsula College is $1,188 and out-of-state tuition is $10,572, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Monterey Peninsula College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Monterey Peninsula 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 Monterey Peninsula College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Monterey Peninsula 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 Monterey Peninsula College?

Monterey Peninsula College enrolls about 5,624 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Is Monterey Peninsula College expensive?

In-state tuition at Monterey Peninsula College is $1,188, which is 93% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Monterey Peninsula College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Monterey Peninsula College are $42,176 a year, according to College Scorecard.