Cabrillo College

6500 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
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Tel: (831) 479-6100
www.cabrillo.edu
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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 11,033 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 585 teachers has grown by 21% over five years.
Cabrillo College(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty585 staff308 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Cabrillo College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 42:1 over five years.
The Cabrillo College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment11,033 students8,365 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio19:124:1
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# Full-Time Students3,721 students2,015 students
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# Part-Time Students7,312 students6,350 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
3%
12%
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% Hispanic
47%
47%
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% Black
1%
6%
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% White
41%
23%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
6%
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Diversity Score0.610.70
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College Completion Rate
30%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$40,500$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,358 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,698 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,358$1,997
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,698$7,123
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid76%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,500$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,000$6,000
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Source: 2020 (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).
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  • 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
    7,619 students | 19.50 Mi14000 Fruitvale Ave
    Saratoga, CA 95070
    (408) 867-2200     19.507,619
  • Gavilan College
    Public
    5,573 students | 20.30 Mi5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
    Gilroy, CA 95020
    (408) 848-4800     20.305,573
  • San Jose City College
    Public
    8,760 students | 22.40 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
    San Jose, CA 95128
    (408) 298-2181     22.408,760
  • Evergreen Valley College
    Public
    9,774 students | 23.10 Mi3095 Yerba Buena Rd
    San Jose, CA 95135
    (408) 274-7900     23.109,774
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 11,033 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,358
  • Out-state tuition: $5,698
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,997 per year for in-state students and $7,123 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,060 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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