Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Founded in 1961 and established primarily as a transfer institution to prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities, Chabot College has earned a solid reputation for educational excellence. Chabot?s student demographics have, in particular, changed dramatically since our inception.

School Highlights

Chabot College serves 11,922 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 11,922 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,138
  • Out-state tuition: $6,970
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Chabot College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 467 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Chabot College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
467 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Chabot College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Chabot College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,922 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Chabot College and community college average student staff ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
3,387 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
8,535 students
6,239 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Chabot College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Chabot College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
796 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,387 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,535 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Chabot College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
% Asian
29%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chabot College and the percentage of Asian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chabot College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chabot College and the percentage of Black community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chabot College and the percentage of White community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Chabot College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Chabot College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Chabot College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chabot College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Chabot College and the community college average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
35%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Chabot College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,800
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Chabot College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,138 is less than the state average of $2,083. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,970 is less than the state average of $7,122. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,138
$2,083
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Chabot College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,970
$7,122
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Chabot College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
86%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Chabot College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Chabot College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,875
$6,239
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Chabot College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Since 1967 the Chabot College Foundation has established its presence in the region. During the past year, 12 campus programs received financial support through the efforts of the Board's charitable work. The faculty and staff of Chabot College are committed to supporting student success. Last year Chabot College hosted over 100 international students from 30 different countries. Thousands of other international students have graduated, improved their English and transferred to a university throughout the past years. Career counseling provides the student with an opportunity for clarification and integration of career and educational goals, study of careers and lifestyles, vocational and career testing, and presentation of resource speakers. Counselors also provide courses and one-to-one career counseling. Student Services provides a variety of programs and procedures through which individuals are brought into the college for instruction, assisted in career planning & development, asissted in planning for and pursuing courses of study, provided with avenues for obtaining financial aid & employment, and given an opportunity to participate in many different activities. Student Services is also responsible for record-keeping and reporting in matters relating to student progress, attendance, and status, for health & emergency care procedures, and for the general supervision and control of the campus. The Media Services Center provides multimedia products and services designed to support and enhance faculty instruction, class projects, and campus events. Communication of the subject matter, retention of information and a lively exchange of ideas is certainly improved when all of our senses are engaged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Chabot College cost?
Chabot College's tuition is approximately $1,138 for In-State students and $6,970 for Out-State students.
What is Chabot College's ranking?
Chabot College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Chabot College located?
Chabot College is located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of Hayward, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 11,922 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,138
  • Out-state tuition: $6,970
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Alameda County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,145 per year for in-state students and $6,480 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Alameda County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Alameda County, CA is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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