- Contra Costa Community College District was established on December 14, 1948, with boundaries nearly identical to those of Contra Costa County. There are three colleges in the district: Contra Costa College (San Pablo), Los Medanos College (Pittsburgh), and Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill), which also operates the Center for Higher Education (San Ramon).
School Highlights
Contra Costa College serves 6,249 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 6,249 students
- In-state tuition: $1,298
- Out-state tuition: $7,038
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Contra Costa College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 294 teachers has grown by 73% over five years.
Contra Costa 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
294 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Contra Costa College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Contra Costa College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,249 students
7,899 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,409 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
4,840 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
406 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,409 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,840 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
14%
% Hispanic
44%
45%
% Black
17%
5%
% White
9%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,298 is more than the state average of $1,246. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,038 is more than the state average of $6,603. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,298
$1,246
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,038
$6,603
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,799
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,204
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Center for Science Excellence is a special scholarship program in the Science Division at Contra Costa College that began due to a generous grant by the Army Research Office in the Department of Defense. The overall goal of the Center is to increase the number of underrepresented graduates in the physical and biological sciences, mathematics and engineering. The mission of the CCC Foundation is to perpetuate financial assets through a variety of fundraising activities in order to offer financial assistance to the college's scholarship,educational, and training programs. Since 1982 the College For Kids program at Contra Costa College has been offering educational enrichment classes during the summer for students entering grades 2 through 12. Class offerings include English, Math, Culinary Arts, Journalism, Computers, Science, Art, Drama, and Dance. Each class is taught by a qualified instructor assisted by an Instructional Aide. The Contra Costa College Skills Center web site is a useful resource for students, faculty, and staff at the college. The new machines are great internet computers and they host Skills Bank and a large collection of other computer-aided instruction programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Contra Costa College cost?
Contra Costa College's tuition is approximately $1,298 for In-State students and $7,038 for Out-State students.
What is Contra Costa College's ranking?
Contra Costa College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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