Ohlone College
About Ohlone College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Ohlone College teaches in Fremont, at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It is unusual in how it teaches deaf students, with a large deaf studies program and interpreting service, and the social sciences and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1965
Location
Fremont, California
Students
7,099
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
51.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,202
Out-of-state: $8,714
Avg Net Price
$11,130
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$54,278
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
Average
51.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
73.9%
Transfer Out
10%
Teaching Quality
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
26%
$/Student
$6.6K
Class Size
Large
While 51.7% finish in 4 years, 73.9% 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
$1,202
In-State
$8,714
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,254
After Financial Aid
$11,130
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,676
Receive Grants
13%
Take Loans
0.6%
Tuition is $1,202/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,130.
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 Ohlone College fund their education.
While in School
13%
Get Grants
Free money
0.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,455
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 Ohlone College.
Gender
48.2%
Female
52%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,099
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
29%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (48% women, 52% men). 48% 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
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
7,099
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
Ohlone College fields 9 varsity teams with 198 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
9
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
198
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
52% / 48%
102
Men
96
Women
6
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Ohlone Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$54,278
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Social Sciences, General
$23K
454 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
—
103 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
81 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
57 grads
Economics
—
48 grads
Psychology, General
—
38 grads
Graduates earn about $46K six years out, growing to $54K 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.