Chabot College
- 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 13,522 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 13,522 students
- In-state tuition: $1,138
- Out-state tuition: $6,970
- Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chabot College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 467 teachers has grown by 33% over five years.
Chabot College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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
308 staff
Student Body
The student population of Chabot College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased from 46:1 over five years.
The Chabot College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,522 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
3,805 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
9,717 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
40%
47%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
14%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
College Completion Rate
35%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,138 is less than the state average of $1,997. 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 $7,123. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,138
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,970
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,460
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,563
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (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.
School Calendar
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