Diablo Valley College

321 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Tel: (925) 685-1230

The primary objective of Diablo Valley College is the development, growth and success of each of its students. At DVC student learning is paramount and comprises not simply the transference of knowledge and skills but also a process of intellectual, artistic, political, ethical, physical and spiritual exploration. We believe that such learning is the mutual responsibility of the college and the student.

School Highlights

Diablo Valley College serves 20,089 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 68%.
Diablo Valley College is one of 4 community colleges within Contra Costa County, CA.
The nearest community college to Diablo Valley College is Carrington College-Pleasant Hill (0.6 miles away).

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Diablo Valley College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

The teacher population of 447 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of Diablo Valley College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Diablo Valley College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	20,089 students	7,516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio	45:1	44:1
# Full-Time Students	7,503 students	1,613 students
# Part-Time Students	12,586 students	5,903 students
% Asian	16%	13%
% Hispanic	16%	37%
% Black	4%	7%
% White	36%	32%
% Two or more races	4%	3%
% Non Resident races	18%	3%
% Unknown races	6%	5%
Diversity Score	0.78	0.73
College Completion Rate	39%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$44,600	$34,600

The public in-state tuition of $1,298 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,038 is more than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,298	$1,636
Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,038	$6,797
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	33%	78%
Median Debt for Graduates	-	-
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2013)	$3,500	$4,750

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Diablo Valley College is one of three publicly supported two-year community colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District. The main campus is located off Interstate 680 in Pleasant Hill, California and twenty miles east of UC Berkeley. A new San Ramon Valley Campus in Dougherty Valley is currently under construction and is scheduled to open its doors to students in January of 2007. DVC also has a center in downtown Walnut Creek. DVC has developed into one of California's most successful transfer institutions, sending nearly 2,000 students each year to highly-rated colleges and universities. At the same time, DVC has created an array of excellent occupational programs, which prepare students for direct entry into the workforce. Diablo Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commissions for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The college operates under a semester calendar. The Career and Employment Services Center is located in the Technical Education building and offers students a spacious environment with the latest materials and technology. This area houses the CalWORKs Program, Career Development Services, Job Placement Services, Volunteer Services, and Workability III.

The nearest community college to Diablo Valley College is Carrington College-Pleasant Hill (0.6 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.