For the 2024 school year, there are 9 community colleges serving 55,936 students in Alameda County County, California.
The top ranked community college in Alameda County, CA is Ohlone College.
The average tuition is approximately $1,145 per year for in-state students and $6,480 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
Alameda County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 26:1.
Top Ranked Alameda County Community Colleges (2024)
College
Location
Students
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
Private for-profit
15555 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 276-3888
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 276-3888
| 259 students
College of Alameda
Public
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-7221
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-7221
| 5,107 students
Community Colleges in Alameda County, CA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Heald College-Hayward (Closed 2015)
Private, for profit
25500 Industrial Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 783-2100
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 783-2100
| 943 students
3979 trust way
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 785-8522
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 785-8522
| 0 students
41350 Christy St
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 623-9966
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 623-9966
| 2 students
Wyotech-Fremont (Closed 2015)
Private, for profit
200 Whitney Place
Fremont, CA 94539
(800) 248-8585
Fremont, CA 94539
(800) 248-8585
| 805 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Alameda County, CA?
There are 9 community colleges serving 55,936 students in Alameda County, CA.
How much do community colleges cost in Alameda County, CA?
The average tuition is approximately $1,145 per year for in-state students and $6,480 for out-of-state students.
What is community college diversity score in Alameda County, CA?
Alameda County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Alameda County, CA?
Community colleges in Alameda County, CA are approximately 82% minority students (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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