College of Marin, Kentfield

Established in 1926, College of Marin is one of 109 public community colleges in California accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. There are two campuses to serve you in beautiful Marin County. The Kentfield Campus is located approximately 11 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge at 835 College Ave. in Kentfield. The Indian Valley Campus is located minutes away on a spectacular 333 acre site on Ignacio Blvd. in Novato, CA.

Approximately 9,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Nearly 6,000 students annually take advantage of the College's many outstanding community education and community services classes. The College has earned a reputation as a quality educational institution providing a pathway for achievement and success for students of all ages and from all walks of life.

College of Marin’s commitment to educational excellence is rooted in our mission to provide excellent educational opportunities for all members of our diverse community by offering: preparation for transfer to four-year schools and universities; workforce education; basic skills improvement; intellectual and physical development and lifelong learning; and cultural enrichment. The College of Marin is committed to responding to community needs by offering student-centered programs and services in a supportive, innovative learning environment with a strong foundation of sustainability, which will instill environmental sensitivity in our students.

College of Marin participates in guaranteed admissions to specific University of California campuses, California State Universities, and private universities. College of Marin also offers cross enrollment at UC Berkeley to qualified students.

Marin County is conveniently located between San Francisco and the Napa and Sonoma Wine Country, and its warm, sunny California climate makes it possible to enjoy Marin’s wide variety of outdoor attractions all year ‘round. Marin is a known for outdoor recreation — mountain biking, hiking, fishing, bird watching, windsurfing, kayaking, golf and tennis.