MSJC Recognized in 2025 Carnegie Classifications for Institutional Impact and Student Access

4/24/2025

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) has been recognized in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications with two distinctions that highlight the institution’s commitment to access, equity, and student success.

MSJC received a "Mixed Associate Large" designation in the 2025 Institutional Classification, placing it among only 78 institutions nationwide—just 2% of U.S. colleges and universities included in this category. This classification is based on various factors, including degree offerings, subject areas, and institutional size, and it groups MSJC with peer institutions offering a diverse mix of associate degrees at a large scale.

MSJC also earned a "Higher Access, Medium Earnings" designation in the newly introduced Student Access and Earnings Classification. This classification includes 1,321 institutions, accounting for 43% of all classified U.S. colleges and universities. It reflects MSJC’s strong record in serving historically underrepresented students and helping them achieve competitive earnings outcomes post-graduation.

“These designations reflect MSJC’s unwavering commitment to two of our top institutional priorities—Equity in Access and Equity in Success,” said Dr. Roger Schultz, MSJC Superintendent/President. “We are proud to be recognized for enrolling and supporting a diverse student population, and for preparing our students to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the workforce.”

The Institutional Classification is a revised framework that offers a descriptive snapshot of institutions based on publicly reported data. It is intended to promote research, analysis, and understanding of the structure of American higher education.

The Student Access and Earnings Classification, added in 2025, evaluates colleges based on two key dimensions: the enrollment of Pell Grant recipients and underrepresented racial/ethnic students (Access) and post-attendance earnings eight years after entry (Earnings), contextualized by local economic and demographic data.

For more information on the 2025 Carnegie Classifications and to explore an interactive database, visit: carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu.

Students at Mt. San Jacinto College’s Menifee Valley Campus enjoy a moment together in the stadium stands, capturing the spirit of community and celebration.

Members of The Talon, MSJC’s student-run newspaper, showcase their work and connect with fellow students during a campus outreach event.