by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Mendocino College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Mendocino College is ranked #590 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within California, it ranks #94 of 304 for value.
Below is the detailed Mendocino College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Mendocino College is ranked #217 out of #346 in California for quality and #94 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Mendocino College financial aid page to be sure.
Mendocino College is ranked #590 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Mendocino College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Mendocino College costs about $11,422. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $45,688 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $17,164 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,330 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,422 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $45,688 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Mendocino College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Mendocino College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,656 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,688 | #590 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,320 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,656 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,688 | #94 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,320 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Mendocino College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,575 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,604 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,184 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,494 |
| Over $110K | $15,096 |
About 65% of Mendocino College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,415 per year. Get more details on the Mendocino College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Mendocino College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.