Madera Community College is a public 2-year college in Madera, California with 4,808 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $1,879 a year after grants and graduates 37% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Madera Community College acceptance rate and admissions
Madera Community College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Madera Community College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $1,334 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $10,714 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $13,009 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $1,879 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $1,879 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,130 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Madera Community College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Madera Community College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 37% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
Trade and career programs at Madera Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Associate degree | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 4,808 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 66% women, 34% men
- 27 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Madera Community College?
No. Madera Community College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Madera Community College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $1,334 for in-state students and $10,714 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $1,879 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Madera Community College?
37% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.