Contra Costa College
About Contra Costa College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Contra Costa College teaches in San Pablo, at the northern end of San Francisco Bay, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and business are its largest programs, and it trains students for the refineries along the shoreline.
Founded
1949
Location
San Pablo, California
Students
5,203
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
28.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,312
Out-of-state: $10,320
Avg Net Price
$9,490
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,850
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
28.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.5%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
36.7%
$/Student
$9.3K
Class Size
Large
The 28.3% graduation rate is below average, but 71.5% 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
$1,312
In-State
$10,320
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,220
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,422
After Financial Aid
$9,490
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$8,523
Receive Grants
24.5%
Take Loans
1.5%
Tuition is $1,312/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,490.
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 Contra Costa College fund their education.
While in School
24.5%
Get Grants
Free money
1.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$14,339
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 Contra Costa College.
Gender
60.4%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,203
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55.8%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
34.9%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 55.8% 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
5,203
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
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
Contra Costa College fields 4 varsity teams with 127 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
127
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
81
Men
46
Women
3
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Contra Costa Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,850
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$29K
237 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
237 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
92 grads
Psychology, General
—
46 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$101K
34 grads
1yr Earnings
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
26 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $41K 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.