Mission College is a public 2-year community college located in Santa Clara, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Founded in 1975 and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Mission College serves over 10,000 students annually with associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs. The college's prime location in the world's leading technology hub creates unique opportunities for students in computer science, business, and engineering, with strong pathways to careers at nearby technology firms. Mission College offers robust transfer programs to University of California and California State University campuses, as well as career education in nursing, fire technology, hospitality management, and culinary arts. The college's commitment to student success is reflected in extensive financial aid resources, with 85% of students qualifying for assistance and many receiving full tuition coverage. Mission College's Saints athletics compete in the California Community College Athletic Association's Coast Conference, and the campus celebrates the region's rich multicultural community. With California's community college tuition among the lowest in the nation, Mission College provides exceptional educational value in one of America's most dynamic economic regions.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$12500
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,500
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
