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Mission College is found in Santa Clara, California. Santa Clara is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Mission College.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics and real estate and construction management.
Mission College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Mission College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 8,441 in 2005 at Mission College. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Mission College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission College is an open access community college serving the ever-changing educational and economic development needs of Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, and the larger community. Seeking to develop community leaders and global stewards in a competitive world economy, the college provides transfer, degree, and certificate programs in lower division arts and sciences; community, career, and vocational education; and educational opportunities in basic skills and English as a Second Language. To accomplish its mission, the college provides the most advanced academic and technological resources, comprehensive student services, and enriching aesthetic experiences to help students succeed and to participate responsibly in a democratic society."
More complete details are provided below.
Mission College
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
General Phone: (408) 988-2200
Admissions Phone: (408) 855-5000
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 855-5065
http://www.missioncollege.org/
Mission College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 302 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, speech and rhetoric, technical and business writing, international relations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 196 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 98 | business, accounting, sales and marketing, international business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 39 | fire-fighting |
| Family And Social Work | 39 | child development, foodservice management, social service professions |
| Science | 35 | biology, physical sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 30 | mental health services tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | web design, computer science, computer programming, system administration, webmastering, database administration, computer networking |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | electrical drafting, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 15 | real estate |
| Design | 12 | graphic design |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Office And Administration | 11 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 11 | restaurant and catering management |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | floristry |
| Media | 8 | digital communications, graphic communications, advertising |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | community health |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, early childhood special ed |
Number of programs and degrees for Mission College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 554 | 32 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 245 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 96 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Mission College had a total enrollment of 8,441 students (4,127 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 51% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 87% |
| State unknown | 13% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Clara, 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: (408) 855-5000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,368 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,037 |
Financial Aid:
Mission College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2119100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 855-5065
Mission College 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 | calendar year | 10 | $59,745 | 18 | $69,200 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $59,745 | 18 | $69,200 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 52 | $59,546 | 84 | $54,586 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $59,546 | 84 | $54,586 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mission College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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