Best Contra Costa County Community Colleges (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 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 (2023-24)

College
Location
Students
Diablo Valley College
Public
321 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1230
| 18,693 students
Los Medanos College
Public
2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-2181
| 8,521 students
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Private for-profit
380 Civic Drive, Suite 300
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 609-6650
| 325 students
Contra Costa College
Public
2600 Mission Bell Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 235-7800
| 6,249 students
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Community Colleges in Contra Costa County, CA (Closed)

School
Location
Students
5130 Commercial Circle
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 288-5800
| 1,232 students
1140 Galaxy Way Ste 400
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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