Diablo Valley College
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 (0.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Diablo Valley College places 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 447 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Diablo Valley College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 447 staff | 97 staff |
| 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 |
Source: 2016 (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 (0.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Carrington College-Pleasant HillPrivate, for profit599 students | 0.50 Mi380 Civic Dr., Ste. 300
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925)609-6650 0.50599 - Los Medanos CollegePublic8,695 students | 11.70 Mi2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925)439-2181 11.708,695 - Berkeley City CollegePublic6,321 students | 12.90 Mi2050 Center Sreet
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510)981-2800 12.906,321 - Merritt CollegePublic6,574 students | 13.40 Mi12500 Campus Dr
Oakland, CA 94619
(510)531-4911 13.406,574 - Contra Costa CollegePublic6,697 students | 14.70 Mi2600 Mission Bell Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510)235-7800 14.706,697
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