Diablo Valley College
About Diablo Valley College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Diablo Valley College teaches in Pleasant Hill, east of San Francisco Bay, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business, allied health and the sciences are its largest programs, and it is a well-used route into the University of California.
Founded
1949
Location
Pleasant Hill, California
Students
15,358
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
49.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,312
Out-of-state: $10,320
Avg Net Price
$8,312
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$51,378
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
49.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
76.5%
Transfer Out
12%
Teaching Quality
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
37.1%
$/Student
$7.9K
Class Size
Large
While 49.1% finish in 4 years, 76.5% 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
$1,312
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
$16,774
After Financial Aid
$8,312
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,411
Receive Grants
18.3%
Take Loans
1.1%
Tuition is $1,312/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,312.
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 Diablo Valley College fund their education.
While in School
18.3%
Get Grants
Free money
1.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$16,778
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,021
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$106/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,021, 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 Diablo Valley College.
Gender
51.2%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
15,358
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.3%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
29.7%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 45.3% 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
15,358
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Diablo Valley College fields 11 varsity teams with 354 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
11
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
354
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
68% / 32%
241
Men
113
Women
8
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Diablo Valley Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$51,378
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$57K
253 grads
4yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
240 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
184 grads
Psychology, General
$48K
173 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer Programming
—
159 grads
Economics
$60K
94 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $38K six years out, growing to $51K 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.