Monterey Peninsula College is a public institution, operating under state control, located in Monterey,
Monterey County, CA, and has a total enrollment of about 9000. Their programs lead to Associates degrees in Business and Applied Technology; Creative Arts; Humanities; Life Science; Physical Education; Physical Science and Social Science. In addition, the Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing offers the Associate of Science degree leading to RN licensure.
The MPC Library is located in the center of the campus, near the Administration and Student Services buildings. The collection contains approximately 55,000 volumes, 2,800 audio/video materials, 120,000 microforms and more than 300 periodical subscriptions.