Diablo Valley College
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(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 19,871 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
Diablo Valley College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 725 teachers has grown by 56% over five years.
| Diablo Valley College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 725 staff | 308 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Diablo Valley College is Carrington College-Pleasant Hill (0.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Carrington College-Pleasant HillPrivate for-profit362 students | 0.60 Mi380 Civic Dr., Ste. 300
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 609-6650 0.60362 - Los Medanos CollegePublic9,435 students | 11.70 Mi2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-2181 11.709,435 - Berkeley City CollegePublic5,644 students | 12.90 Mi2050 Center Sreet
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-2800 12.905,644 - Merritt CollegePublic6,857 students | 13.60 Mi12500 Campus Dr
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-4911 13.606,857 - Contra Costa CollegePublic7,127 students | 14.80 Mi2600 Mission Bell Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 235-7800 14.807,127
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