Monterey Peninsula College
Founded 1947
President Warren Nakamura (Superintendent)
Fees USD 1,288
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) is a public community college founded in 1947 in Monterey, California, serving the Monterey Bay peninsula. MPC enrolls approximately 8,000 students and offers strong nursing, marine technology, and transfer preparation programs in one of California’s most scenic coastal settings, near the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
Programs
- Nursing — ADN for Monterey Bay healthcare
- Marine Technology — Ocean technology programs near MBARI
- Transfer Programs — AA/AS pathways to UC Santa Cruz and CSU
- Culinary Arts — Chef training in the heart of California wine and food country
How to Apply
- Application: CCCApply | Open Admissions | In-State Tuition: ~$1,288/year