College of Alameda
About College of Alameda
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The College of Alameda teaches on an island in San Francisco Bay, beside the old naval air station, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It trains aircraft mechanics and auto technicians alongside its transfer track.
Founded
1968
Location
Alameda, California
Students
4,487
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,258
Out-of-state: $9,898
Avg Net Price
$8,496
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,563
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
33.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
62.1%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
35:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
54.7%
$/Student
$5.9K
Class Size
Large
The 33.3% graduation rate is below average, but 62.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,258
In-State
$9,898
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,492
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,185
After Financial Aid
$8,496
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,947
Receive Grants
10.5%
Take Loans
0.5%
Tuition is $1,258/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,496.
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 College of Alameda fund their education.
While in School
10.5%
Get Grants
Free money
0.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$14,595
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 College of Alameda.
Gender
57.5%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,487
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
56.1%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
41.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 56.1% 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
4,487
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
College of Alameda fields 1 varsity team with 16 student athletes.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
1
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
16
16 men, 0 women
Athletes by Gender
100% / 0%
16
Men
0
Women
1
Men's Teams
0
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of College of Alamedaearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,563
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$54K
110 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
26 grads
Psychology, General
—
22 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
22 grads
Sociology
—
19 grads
Mathematics
—
16 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $43K 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.