Cabrillo College
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The mission of Cabrillo College is to enhance the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community by assisting all students in their quest for lifelong learning and success in an ever-changing world....
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| County | Santa Cruz County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 4,428 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 9,789 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 14,217 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 41% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 22% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,137 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 35% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $927 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 10% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,045 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 2% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,257 | $3,129 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Coast Lines Nov. 20, 2009 (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:36:01 am
SAN LORENZO VALLEY Food drives slated for Felton, Scotts Valley Two food drives to benefit Valley Churches United Missions will be held Saturday at the Safeway in Scotts Valley and New Leaf Community Market in Felton. - SOCCER: Gavilan finishes season with loss to Cabrillo (Hollister Free Lance)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:07:48 am
APTOS The Gavilan College men's soccer team lost its regular season finale against Cabrillo College 2-0 last Friday in Aptos. The Rams finished its 2009 campaign with a 4-8-2 record in the Coast Conference, 5-12-3 overall. - Local roundup: Cabrillo women's soccer makes NorCal tournament (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:48:00 am
The Cabrillo College women's soccer team is one of 16 seeded into the Nor Cal Regional tournament, it was announced Tuesday on www. - Local Roundup: PCS runners Payne, Olson advance to state (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 09:47:57 am
Pacific Collegiate School cross country runner Nik Payne finished in the top 10 in the Central Coast Section Division V boys race at Crystal Springs on Saturday. - Dan Harper, Nov. 16, 2009: Teaching at Cabrillo and being misquoted (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 09:36:00 am
Cabrillo College began in 1959, so it's now beginning its 50th year of service to this community. It began with Dr.
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