Chabot College
About Chabot College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Chabot College teaches in Hayward, on the east side of San Francisco Bay, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business, psychology and the biomedical sciences are its largest programs.
Founded
1961
Location
Hayward, California
Students
11,392
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
46.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,150
Out-of-state: $8,686
Avg Net Price
$9,053
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$48,143
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
46.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.5%
Transfer Out
10%
Teaching Quality
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
32.7%
$/Student
$3.2K
Class Size
Large
While 46.9% finish in 4 years, 69.5% 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
$1,150
In-State
$8,686
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,456
After Financial Aid
$9,053
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,013
Receive Grants
21%
Take Loans
0.8%
Tuition is $1,150/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,053.
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 Chabot College fund their education.
While in School
21%
Get Grants
Free money
0.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,292
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$101/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Chabot College.
Gender
49.3%
Female
51%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
11,392
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55.5%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
39.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (49% women, 51% men). 55.5% 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
11,392
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Chabot College fields 10 varsity teams with 340 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
10
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
340
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
77% / 23%
263
Men
77
Women
9
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Chabot Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$48,143
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
492 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$61K
119 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
106 grads
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
—
102 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
74 grads
Mathematics
—
54 grads
Graduates earn about $41K six years out, growing to $48K 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.