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 13,594 students (34% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
  • Cabrillo College is the only community colleges within Santa Cruz County, CA.
  • The nearest community college to Cabrillo College is Carrington College-San Jose (18.8 miles away).

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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 staff97 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Cabrillo College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Cabrillo College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment13,594 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio42:144:1
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# Full-Time Students4,560 students1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students9,034 students5,903 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
2%
13%
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% Hispanic
34%
37%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
53%
32%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
5%
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Diversity Score0.600.73
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College Completion Rate
27%
29%
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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 $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $5,698 is less than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,358$1,636
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,698$6,797
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid66%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,614$5,500
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Source: 2016 (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.

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  • Evergreen Valley College
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 13,594 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,358
  • Out-state tuition: $5,698
  • Student:teacher ratio: 42:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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