- 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 (26-27)
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
82 staff
72 staff
School Motto
The Mission of College of Alameda is to serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empower students to achieve their goals.
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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,141 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
75:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
825 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
5,316 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,141 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
825 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,316 students
5,850 students
% Asian
23%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
29%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
17%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,400
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,144 is less than the state average of $1,238. 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 $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,144
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,256
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,000
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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