School Highlights
Contra Costa Medical Career College serves 556 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Contra Costa Medical Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Contra Costa Medical Career College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
17 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Contra Costa Medical Career College has declined by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Contra Costa Medical Career College diversity score of 0.71 is equal to the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
556 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
186 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
370 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
556 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
186 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
370 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
47%
46%
% Black
17%
7%
% White
15%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
87%
42%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contra Costa Medical Career College's ranking?
Contra Costa Medical Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates.
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