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College Of Marin is in San Rafael, California. San Rafael is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. College Of Marin issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, science, and art studies.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The College Of Marin teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 6,447 students study at the school (in 2005). Many of the students at College Of Marin are in their forties, or even older.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The College of Marin's mission is to provide educational opportunities for all students and community memebers: preparation for transfer to four-year schools and universities, workforce education, basic skills improvement, intellectual and physical development, and cultural enrichment. The College is committed to responding to community needs by offering student-centered programs and services in a supportive, innovative learning environment. The College of Marin pledges educational excellence to all members of our diverse community."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Marin
835 College Ave
Kentfield, CA 94904-2590
General Phone: (415) 457-8811
Admissions Phone: (415) 485-9722
Financial Aid Phone: (415) 485-9409
http://www.marin.cc.ca.us
College Of Marin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 138 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, Spanish language, political science, speech and rhetoric, geography, English, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 69 | medical assistant, dental assistant, health service and sciences |
| Science | 48 | biological and physical sciences, biology, physical sciences, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Business And Management | 20 | accounting, business, business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science, information technology, computer networking |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child development |
| Media | 9 | digital communications, mass communication, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education |
| Production Trades | 3 | machinist |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Office And Administration | 2 | office management |
| Design | 2 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | dance, drama |
| Law | 1 | court reporting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and police |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film studies, cinematography |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | landscaping, plant nursery |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | architectural tech |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Marin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 314 | 55 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 103 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 9 |
In 2005, College Of Marin had a total enrollment of 6,447 students (3,124 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 88% |
| State unknown | 12% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Rafael, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (415) 485-9722
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 756 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,816 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Marin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (415) 485-9409
College Of Marin has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 57 | $74,710 | 60 | $72,822 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $74,710 | 60 | $72,822 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Marin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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