The California average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $10,500 (2025).
For public community colleges in California, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $9,722.
For private community colleges in California, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $14,500.
Completed Debt Range: $3,823
$8,290
Avg. Completed Debt: $6,226
Community College Debt For Graduating Students in California (2025)
College
Completed Debt
Location
Rank: #11.
Central Coast College
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $3,823
480 S Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 424-6767
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 424-6767
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fresno City College
Public
Completed Debt: $4,000
1101 E. University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 442-8200
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 442-8200
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Reedley College
Public
Completed Debt: $4,000
995 N Reed Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 494-3000
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 494-3000
Rank: #44.
Santiago Canyon College
Public
Completed Debt: $4,500
8045 E Chapman
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-4900
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 628-4900
Rank: #55.
Citrus College
Public
Completed Debt: $4,750
1000 W Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-0323
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 963-0323
Rank: #66.
Southwestern College
Public
Completed Debt: $4,900
900 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
Rank: #77.
Fullerton College
Public
Completed Debt: $5,125
321 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 992-7000
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 992-7000
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Compton College![Compton College Photo - Compton Center's Tartars baseball team]( "Compton College Photo - Compton Center's Tartars baseball team")
Public
Completed Debt: $5,133
1111 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 900-1600
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 900-1600
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Completed Debt: $5,133
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506
(310) 532-3670
Torrance, CA 90506
(310) 532-3670
Rank: #1111.
Central California School of Continuing Education
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $5,468
3195 McMillan Ste F
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-9123
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-9123
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
San Diego Mesa College![San Diego Mesa College Photo - Learning Resource Center]( "San Diego Mesa College Photo - Learning Resource Center")
Public
Completed Debt: $5,625
7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
College of the Sequoias
Public
Completed Debt: $5,625
915 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3700
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-3700
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Completed Debt: $6,000
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 233-4000
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 233-4000
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mt San Antonio College
Public
Completed Debt: $6,000
1100 N Grand Ave
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 274-7500
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 274-7500
Rank: #1616.
Pasadena City College
Public
Completed Debt: $6,151
1570 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 585-7123
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 585-7123
Rank: #1717.
Career Academy of Beauty
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $6,333
12471 Valley View
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 897-3010
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 897-3010
Rank: #1818.
ATA College
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $6,400
1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 104
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 596-2766
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 596-2766
Rank: #1919.
Completed Debt: $6,440
10440 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7800
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 388-7800
Rank: #2020.
Allan Hancock College
Public
Completed Debt: $6,478
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-6966
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-6966
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
De Anza College
Public
Completed Debt: $6,500
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-5678
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-5678
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Irvine Valley College
Public
Completed Debt: $6,500
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 451-5100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 451-5100
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Palomar College![Palomar College Photo - Palomar College Dome]( "Palomar College Photo - Palomar College Dome")
Public
Completed Debt: $6,500
1140 W. Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1150
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1150
Rank: #2424.
Santa Monica College
Public
Completed Debt: $6,750
1900 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 434-4000
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 434-4000
Rank: #2525.
Coalinga College
Public
Completed Debt: $6,800
300 Cherry Lane
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 934-2000
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 934-2000
Rank: #2626.
Santa Ana College
Public
Completed Debt: $6,991
1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-6000
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-6000
Rank: #2727.
Gavilan College
Public
Completed Debt: $7,156
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-4800
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-4800
Rank: #2828.
Institute for Business and Technology
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $7,600
2400 Walsh Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 727-1060
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 727-1060
Rank: #2929.
San Diego City College
Public
Completed Debt: $7,724
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3400
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 388-3400
Rank: #3030.
Completed Debt: $7,875
1500 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 240-1000
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 240-1000
Rank: #3131.
Bellus Academy-El Cajon
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $7,917
1073 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 442-3407
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 442-3407
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Completed Debt: $8,000
11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Riverside City College
Public
Completed Debt: $8,000
4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8000
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8000
Rank: #3434.
Rio Hondo College
Public
Completed Debt: $8,063
3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 692-0921
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 692-0921
Rank: #3535.
College of the Redwoods
Public
Completed Debt: $8,290
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 476-4100
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 476-4100
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average community college debt for graduating students?
The California average community college debt for graduating students is $10,500 for 2025.
What are schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in California?
The schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in California include Central Coast College, Fresno City College and Reedley College.
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