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Public | 14,206 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cabrillo College serves 14,206 students (32% of students are full-time).
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body.
- Cabrillo College is the only community colleges within Santa Cruz County, CA.
- The nearest community college is Gavilan College (19.6 miles away).
School Overview: |
Cabrillo College
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Community College Avg.
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| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) |
352 staff | 63 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 14,206 students | 1,418 students |
| Student / Staff Ratio | 1:40 | 1:21 |
| # Full-Time Students | 4,589 students | 1,262 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 9,617 students | 1,508 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 4% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% |
| % Black | 2% | 15% |
| % White | 62% | 62% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$774 | $4,485 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11) |
$5,898 | $8,679 |
School Notes:
- Cabrillo College is one of 109 public California community colleges. Situated on the Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is one of the most highly regarded community colleges in the state for its success in the area of transfer and career education and currently serves over 13,000 students. Classes are conveniently offered at several locations including the main campus in Aptos at 6500 Soquel Drive; the Cabrillo College Watsonville Center, located at 318 Union Street in downtown Watsonville; and at several locations in downtown Santa Cruz.
- Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby Silicon Valley business environment as well as that of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Cabrillo College offers a variety of programs that lead to Skills Certificates, Certificates of Proficiency, and A.S. Degrees. In addition, Cabrillo College offers basic skills courses and courses for business, professional and personal development. A variety of not-for-credit classes are available on a fee basis through the Community Education Department.
- Cabrillo focuses on student-centered learning and has a tradition of collegial governance. Currently, facility planning and major construction is under way on campus for a new Student Services Complex, Arts Education facilities and a Health Care Education Center.
- Cabrillo College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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