Cabrillo College

6500 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
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Tel: (831) 479-6100
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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.

School Highlights

Cabrillo College serves 11,321 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Top Placements

Cabrillo College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 322 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cabrillo College(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty322 staff145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Cabrillo College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 28:1 over five years.
The Cabrillo College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment11,321 students8,590 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio35:145:1
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# Full-Time Students4,002 students2,007 students
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# Part-Time Students7,319 students6,583 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
4%
12%
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% Hispanic
39%
43%
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% Black
2%
7%
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% White
43%
25%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
5%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.660.73
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College Completion Rate
26%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$40,500$34,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $1,358 is less than the state average of $1,458. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,698 is less than the state average of $6,710. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,358$1,458
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,698$6,710
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid66%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,463$10,063
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,000$5,751
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Cabrillo College is Carrington College-San Jose (18.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Carrington College-San Jose
    Private for-profit
    629 students | 18.80 Mi5883 Rue Ferrari, Ste. 125
    San Jose,  CA  95138
    (408) 960-0161     18.80629
  • West Valley College
    Public
    7,823 students | 19.50 Mi14000 Fruitvale Ave
    Saratoga,  CA  95070
    (408) 867-2200     19.507,823
  • Gavilan College
    Public
    5,649 students | 20.30 Mi5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
    Gilroy,  CA  95020
    (408) 848-4800     20.305,649
  • San Jose City College
    Public
    9,270 students | 22.40 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
    San Jose,  CA  95128
    (408) 298-2181     22.409,270
  • Evergreen Valley College
    Public
    9,598 students | 23.10 Mi3095 Yerba Buena Rd
    San Jose,  CA  95135
    (408) 274-7900     23.109,598
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 11,321 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,358
  • Out-state tuition: $5,698
  • Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,072 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in California is California College San Diego. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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