School Highlights
Madera Community College serves 6,636 students (14% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 6,636 students
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Madera Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Madera Community College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
128 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Madera Community College has declined by 21% over five years.
The Madera Community College diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,636 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
52:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
896 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
5,740 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
271 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
896 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,740 students
5,798 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
68%
46%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
18%
23%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madera Community College's ranking?
Madera Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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