ACCEPTANCE RATE
Open admission
This school admits all applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Community University
College of Alameda
College of Alameda is a public two-year community college in Alameda, California, serving a diverse student body from over 50 countries. The campus offers flexible programs and resources designed to help students achieve their educational goals.
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$12,784AVG NET PRICE
—GRAD RATE
5,833STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Alameda, CASuburb: Large
THE SIGNATURE
College of Alameda Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
College of Alameda is committed to serving the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs that empower students to succeed. Located on the island of Alameda, the spacious campus creates a quiet and focused environment where learners from all ages and backgrounds can take chances and stretch beyond their dreams.
The institution supports new and returning students with tools needed to successfully transfer to a four-year institution or earn degrees and certificates in a wide variety of disciplines. Talented instructors in Career and Technical Education guide students through fields ranging from aviation maintenance to business and health sciences.
AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
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SettingSuburb: Large
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
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GETTING IN
Admissions
College of Alameda provides comprehensive resources for new and returning students looking to apply and enroll. The institution supports diverse learners with flexible programs designed to help them achieve their specific educational goals.
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT scores are not required for admission.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedNo application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$1,148/yr
Out-of-state: $8,684/yr. California residents pay roughly 87% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$12,784/yr
▲ 2% since 2020-2156% receive aid
Average aid package $1,927.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The college offers degrees and certificates in a wide variety of disciplines through its extensive academic programs. Fields of study include art, language and communication, culture and society, business, entrepreneurship, transportation, health, science, and technology.
Student–faculty ratio
35:1
6-year graduation rate
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First-year retention
56%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
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Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Most popular fields of study are not reported.
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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Setting
Suburb: Large
IN CONTEXT
College of Alameda vs. peer institutions
How College of Alameda compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
College of Alameda
$12,784
Barton County Community College
$11,329
Clackamas Community College
$4,666
South Piedmont Community College
$5,212
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$42,563
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
79.7%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
63.9%
63.9% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with College of Alameda.