- College of Alameda will be a diverse, supportive, empowering learning community for seekers of knowledge. We are committed to providing a creative, ethical and inclusive environment in which students develop their abilities as thinkers, workers and citizens of the world.
School Highlights
College of Alameda serves 6,141 students (13% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 6,141 students
- In-state tuition: $1,144
- Out-state tuition: $6,256
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
College of Alameda ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
College of Alameda
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
82 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
Student Body
The student population of College of Alameda has grown by 20% over five years.
The College of Alameda diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,141 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
75:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
825 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
5,316 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
260 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
825 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,316 students
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
12%
% Hispanic
29%
46%
% Black
19%
7%
% White
17%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,400
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,144 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,256 is less than the state average of $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,144
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,256
$6,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- As a comprehensive community college, we offer courses and programs that satisfy the transfer requirements of four-year colleges and universities. In addition, a range of vocational/technical programs will prepare you for today's complex work place. These include: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Automotive Technology, Auto Body and Paint, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Business and Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Dental Assisting and Diesel Mechanics. Basic Skills and English as a Second Language courses provide a strong foundation that ensures success in academic and technical programs. Our faculty members are master instructors who are dedicated to the field of teaching and enthusiastically celebrate their students' successes. In addition, the college's classified staff are committed professionals who provide excellent college services in the instructional divisions, counseling, EOPS, DSPS, CalWorks, Financial Aid, tutoring, student support services and information technology. Individual College of Alameda occupational programs are accredited or certified by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Dental Education for Dental Assistants, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). As a low cost, publicly supported two-year community college, College of Alameda makes available lower division college level work at a moderate cost to students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of Alameda cost?
College of Alameda's tuition is approximately $1,144 for In-State students and $6,256 for Out-State students.
What is College of Alameda's ranking?
College of Alameda ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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