Mission College — tuition $1,380 in-state, $10,740 out-of-stateMission College campus, Santa Clara, CA. Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
D
39/100
Prestige
D
36/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
6,669
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,771
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Mission College ▼
35%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Mission College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$50,936
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,004
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
39.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
15.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Mission College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Mission College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $1,467,063
Avg rent near campus: $4,180/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95110 (3.1% cap, San Jose)
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🏆 Where Mission College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,347 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person37%
Hybrid (Some Online)29%
Fully Online34%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)46%
25-64 (Adult)43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Mission College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Mission College?
Tuition at Mission College is
$1,380 for in-state students
and $10,740 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,771.
What is the graduation rate at Mission College?
The graduation rate at Mission College is 53%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Mission College a good school?
Mission College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Mission College?
Mission College has a total enrollment of 6,669 students.
Is there rental demand near Mission College?
Yes! Approximately 35% of students at Mission College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 2,347 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Santa Clara area.
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