Canada College
About Canada College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Canada College teaches in the hills above Redwood City, between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Psychology, business and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1968
Location
Redwood City, California
Students
5,175
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
46.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,332
Out-of-state: $11,384
Avg Net Price
$32
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$50,087
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
46.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.1%
Transfer Out
12%
Teaching Quality
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
39.8%
$/Student
$7.1K
Class Size
Large
While 46.8% finish in 4 years, 69.1% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,332
In-State
$11,384
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,971
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,087
After Financial Aid
$32
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$-1,545
Receive Grants
9.5%
Take Loans
0.4%
Don't let the $1,332 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $32 after financial aid, a 98% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $-1,545.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Canada College fund their education.
While in School
9.5%
Get Grants
Free money
0.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,161
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Canada College.
Gender
60.4%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,175
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
57.3%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
40.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 57.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
5,175
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Canada College fields 4 varsity teams with 98 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
98
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
77% / 23%
75
Men
23
Women
3
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Canada Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$50,087
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
$67K
52 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$73K
44 grads
4yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
37 grads
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
35 grads
Economics
—
26 grads
Sociology
—
26 grads
Graduates earn about $42K six years out, growing to $50K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.