Mendocino College
Mendocino College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a rural area, in Ukiah.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,870 students attend the school. Every year 22% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Mendocino College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,380, and fees were $43. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,020 and $43 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
Number of Students3,870 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
The Mendocino College Registered Nursing Program is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Students that successfully complete the two-year sequence of RN coursework receive an Associate of Science degree in Nursing and are eligible to sit for the RN licensure examination (NCLEX-RN).
The program is a two year full time study of sequential courses. The nursing courses are taken after the completion of pre-requisite college level courses and general education requirements.
Admissions Requirements:
- Complete application admission to Mendocino College
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalency certificate
- Successful completion of pre-requisite courses with a ‘C’ grade or better and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on college level coursework (All science courses need to have been taken within five years of application, a waiver for this condition may be requested on the basis of training, experience or education)
- Attendance at mandatory pre-application workshop
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 5 | 22 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 107 miles radius of Mendocino College
Santa Rosa Junior College
58 miles away |
Napa Valley College
81 miles away |
Butte College
90 miles away |
Yuba College
91 miles away |
College of Marin
93 miles away |
Contra Costa College
97 miles away |
Sacramento City College
104 miles away |
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts - Concord
105 miles away |
Carrington College California - Emeryville
106 miles away |
Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
107 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1980 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $234/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $10,530 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $16,380 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $29,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of Mendocino College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 55% | $4,807 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $254 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $1,906 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,218 |
Federal Student Loans | 9% | $5,519 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,224
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,879 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,122 |
$48,001 to $75,000-- |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,870
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,353
Women
1,517
Men
27%
Full-time
73%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
55% |
Hispanic |
32% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.