Madera Community College

https://www.maderacollege.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,332

3.42% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$7,155

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

6,636

13.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

34.6%

53 Graduates

About

Madera Community College is a higher education institution located in Madera County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Madera Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (253 degrees awarded) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (6 degrees).

In 2024, 836 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Madera Community College. 70% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (647 degrees), 6.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (98 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Madera Community College is $1,332, which is $−14,831 less than the national average for ($16,163).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Madera Community College is $1,332, which is $14,831 less than the national average for ($16,163).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,155.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending Madera Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,332

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Madera Community College was $1,332. The cost of tuition at Madera Community College is $−14,831 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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Average Net Price

$7,155

2024 Value

167%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Madera Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,155. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Madera Community College grew by 167%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,982

Room and Board

$1,980

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Madera Community College was of $17,982 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 19.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,980. The cost of books and supplies increased by 32% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65% of undergraduate students at Madera Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.56% with respect to 2023, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Madera Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Madera Community College had a total enrollment of 6,636 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Madera Community College is 896 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,740. This means that 13.5% of students enrolled at Madera Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Madera Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% White, 7.35% Asian, 2.58% Two or More Races, 2.56% Black or African American, 0.482% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0753% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Madera Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (53.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.8%) and White Female (5.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

13.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Madera Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,636 students. The full-time enrollment at Madera Community College is 896 and the part-time enrollment is 5,740.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Madera Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Madera Community College was 67%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Madera Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
4,622 enrolled students
White
1,067 enrolled students
Asian
488 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Madera Community College is 69.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% White, 7.35% Asian, 2.58% Two or More Races, 2.56% Black or African American, 0.482% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0753% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2024, 334 more women than men received degrees from Madera Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Madera Community College is hispanic or latino (647 degrees awarded). There were 6.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (98 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Madera Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (253 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (6 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Madera Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (45 degrees awarded), Biology (125 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (293 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Madera Community College are Physicians (421,432 people), Other managers (216,191 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (199,834 people), Police officers (150,653 people), and Postsecondary teachers (133,396 people).

The most specialized majors at Madera Community College in 2024 are Human Sciences (45 degrees awarded), Biology (125 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (293 degrees), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Madera Community College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Madera Community College are Human Sciences (45 degrees awarded), Biology (125 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (293 degrees), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Madera Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (612,073 people), Elementary & secondary schools (482,654 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (378,345 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (364,883 people), and Offices of physicians (213,149 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Madera Community College.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
40 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
15 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Madera Community College was General Business with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Madera Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

251

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

585

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Madera Community College, which is 0.429 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (585).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Madera Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Madera Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.513 times less than the 193 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 193 degrees were awarded to men at Madera Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.95 times more than the 99 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15% of students graduating from Madera Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
647 degrees awarded
White
98 degrees awarded
Asian
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Madera Community College is hispanic or latino (647 degrees awarded). There were 6.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (98 degrees).

0.12% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
524 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
454 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
453 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Madera Community College is hispanic or latino female (524 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (454 degrees).

Operations

Madera Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $207k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year.

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Madera Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 13 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Endowment

$207k

2024 Endowment

3.3%

growth from 2023

Madera Community College has an endowment valued at about $207k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Madera Community College grew 3.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.4M lower than than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Madera Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Instructional Salaries

$9.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Madera Community College paid a total of $9.64M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Madera Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.