Mendocino Academic Snapshot

Tuition Overview:

  • In-State Tuition: $1,423
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $10,003
  • Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.

Student Population at Mendocino:

  • Total Enrollment: 4,225, including 1,443 online students
  • All Undergraduate
  • Gender Distribution: 36.6% men, 63.4% women.
  • This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.

Graduation & Retention Rate

  • Graduation Rate: 25%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
  • Transfer-Out Rate: 16%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
  • First-Year Retention Rate: 63%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.

Programs & Degrees Offered

  • Programs Offered: 88 academic programs available.
  • Special Programs: Health Professions.
  • Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.

Mendocino Overview

Mendocino College (Mendocino) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Ukiah, CA. It is classified as large Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The Mendocino's tuition & fees is $1,423 for California residents and $10,003 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 48% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,415.

The school has a total enrollment of 4,225 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

Mendocino College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Mendocino College is $1,423 for in-state students and $10,003 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $1,423 for California residents and $11,252 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$1,423$10,003
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$1,423$11,252

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Graduation Rate »25%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate63%(full-time), 32% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »4,225 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$5,415

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Mendocino College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Mendocino
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadNo
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Mendocino College Directory Information

Address1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone707-468-3000
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Type2-4 year, public
Carnegie CategoryAssociate Colleges
Highest Degree OfferedAssociate's degree

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Ratings & Review

  1. B
    Bobby Bustillos (Current student as of September 2026)
    Logging into classes is a challenge, no technical help; cannot use 365 or do homework for some class

    It is a technical joke; I bought a brand-new laptop because of water damage to the previous laptop and was restricted for some class work. I have gotten rand emails from tech about password and when they were contacted, they stated they do not send text. It is required to use Authenticator App for logging in, and I still cannot do homework for some classes. Tech has had my laptop for over an hour in the past with no resolution. Used the free 365 a few times and started getting the same error messages that I do for select classes. I am committed, but for those reasons I would not attend this college.

    Bobby Bustillos does not recommend the school.