Mt San Jacinto College is located in San Jacinto, California (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Mt San Jacinto College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in music, science, and liberal arts.
Mt San Jacinto College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Mt San Jacinto College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 11,518 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Mt San Jacinto College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Mt San Jacinto College
1499 N State St
San Jacinto, CA 92583-2399
General Phone: (951) 487-6752
http://www.msjc.edu
Mt San Jacinto College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 546 | social services, humanities, liberal arts and sciences, geography courses |
| Science | 262 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 77 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 73 | business management, accounting, small business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 52 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Family And Social Work | 45 | child development, adult development and aging |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer and info science, computer programming, information technology, computer networking, computer support, webmastering |
| Law | 25 | legal assistant |
| Music | 24 | music management, music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | substance abuse counseling |
| Media | 20 | digital communications, communication and journalism |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | medical assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | photography |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | water quality and recycling tech, drafting |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama, theatre design, dance |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | automobile mechanics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | turf management |
Number of programs and degrees for Mt San Jacinto College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,062 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 143 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 54 | 29 |
In 2005, Mt San Jacinto College had a total enrollment of 11,518 students (6,505 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Jacinto, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
Financial Aid:
Mt San Jacinto College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 124600)
Mt San Jacinto College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 10 |
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 | 6 | $72,219 | 9 | $67,320 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $72,219 | 9 | $67,320 |
*: 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 | 57 | $71,464 | 47 | $65,377 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $71,464 | 47 | $65,377 |
*: 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 | 3 | $45,428 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $45,428 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mt San Jacinto College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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