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General Contact
- School Code: 117800
- Phone: (916) 339-1500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
54%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,783Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Auto Body Program
The auto body program at College of Marin prepares students for careers as a custom painter, technician, glass installation technician, welder, metal fabricator, or paint technician. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct, and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Program courses include: structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer auto body program.
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College of Marin
5221 Madison Avenue, Sacramento, CA
College of Marin, located in Kentfield, California, was founded in 1926, when it was known as Marin Junior College. In 1947 the school changed its name to the current, and in85 merged with Indian Valley College. Due to the merger the school operates two campuses within Marin County at Kentfield and Indian Valley. The school is accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges. The area of Marin is known for its excellent year round weather, outdoor activities, and is a short drive from Napa and Sonoma as well as San Francisco.
Academics
As a two year institution, College of Marin provides certificates and associate degrees in a large number of subjects. Certificate and career oriented degree programs prepare individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Degree granting career programs will have general education courses within the curriculum. Academic programs are typically taken to fulfill the first two years of a four year education, and allow for transfer into a bachelor program upon completion. College of Marin has agreements with schools in the University of California and California State University systems that guarantee admissions if certain requirements are met.
Programs offered include:
In addition, the school offers non-credit courses to individuals wishing to explore educational opportunities in a given semester for enjoyment or betterment rather than a degree.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at College of Marin must complete and submit the admissions application available online and attend a Success Orientation presentation. Students should also meet with a counselor to determine what program and classes they should take. Once all these are completed, all that is left is to register for classes and pay all outstanding feed. Financial aid is available in the form of waivers, loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Most of the financial aid available requires students to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine eligibility and awards.
Athletics
The College of Marin offers a variety of intercollegiate sports programs for students to participate in. These programs will have students competing with others throughout the state, entering organized tournaments and maintaining a healthy and friendly atmosphere of competition. Additionally, these programs will help students develop useful skills for the future, such as teamwork and discipline.
Athletic programs:
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Swimming and Diving
- Volleyball (Women Only)
- Softball (Women Only)
- Baseball (Men Only)
Students Enrolled in the Auto Body Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of Marin has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 3 |
Associate's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Auto Body program at College of Marin, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Description
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Description
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive body and related repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 910
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.59
- Average Annual Salary: $42820
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Description
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, automotive glass installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 150
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.81
- Average Annual Salary: $43280
Painters, Transportation Equipment
Description
Operate or tend painting machines to paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes. Includes painters in auto body repair facilities.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, painters, transportation equipment employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 280
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.64
- Average Annual Salary: $47090
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants College of Marin accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, College of Marin may provide services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball