For the 2023 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 33,788 students in Contra Costa County County, California.
The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 24:1.
Top Ranked Contra Costa County Community Colleges (2023)
College
Location
Students
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Private for-profit
380 Civic Drive, Suite 300
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 609-6650
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 609-6650
| 325 students
Community Colleges in Contra Costa County, CA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Heald College-Concord (Closed 2015)
Private, for profit
5130 Commercial Circle
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 288-5800
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 288-5800
| 1,232 students
ITT Technical Institute-Concord (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
1140 Galaxy Way Ste 400
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 674-8200
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 674-8200
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Contra Costa County, CA?
There are 4 community colleges serving 33,788 students in Contra Costa County, CA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA?
The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81% (view national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Contra Costa County, CA?
Contra Costa County, CA community college are approximately 72% minority students (majority Hispanic).
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