Ohlone College

43600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539
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School Highlights

Ohlone College serves 8,835 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Top Rankings

Ohlone College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 243 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ohlone College(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty243 staff149 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Ohlone College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has decreased from 48:1 over five years.
The Ohlone College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment8,835 students8,598 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio36:145:1
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# Full-Time Students3,404 students2,015 students
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# Part-Time Students5,431 students6,583 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
40%
12%
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% Hispanic
21%
43%
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% Black
3%
7%
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% White
18%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
5%
4%
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% Unknown races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score0.750.73
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College Completion Rate
41%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$48,700$34,600
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,162 is less than the state average of $1,458. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,394 is less than the state average of $6,710. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,162$1,458
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,394$6,710
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid42%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$14,375$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,250$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Ohlone is one of 112 community colleges in the State of California, which offer the associate degree or the first two years of study toward a bachelor's degree. Many students then transfer to complete their four-year degree at an institution in the California State University or University of California systems or at other public or private universities. Located above the northern reaches of Silicon Valley and the southern border of San Francisco Bay, Ohlone's Fremont campus has 300 acres reserved for open space. The campus offers a peaceful and aesthetically pleasing learning environment. At the center is the nine-building Academic Village, composed of classroom buildings dedicated to music, chemistry, computer studies, physics, art, business administration, allied health, and biology; two fully equipped lecture halls; the Hochler Student Center; Epler Gymnasium; and an Olympic size swimming pool. Ward Blanchard Center, at the core of the Academic Village, houses the Learning Resources Center, which include the Library. Surrounding this center cluster are other College facilities, including the Gary Soren Smith Center for Fine and Performing Arts, the Morris and Alvirda Hyman Center for Business and Technology, the Early Childhood Studies Lab, Gallaudet University Regional Center, the Student Health Center, other faculty and business offices, and the Athletics fields and facilities. Ohlone College is an accredited college, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Ohlone College is also authorized by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to enroll non-immigrant students.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Ohlone College is Mission College (10.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Mission College
    Public
    7,780 students | 10.30 Mi3000 Mission College Blvd
    Santa Clara, CA 95054
    (408) 988-2200     10.307,780
  • Chabot College
    Public
    13,833 students | 13.00 Mi25555 Hesperian Blvd
    Hayward, CA 94545
    (510) 723-6600     13.0013,833
  • Las Positas College
    Public
    8,978 students | 14.30 Mi3000 Campus Hill Drive
    Livermore, CA 94551
    (925) 424-1000     14.308,978
  • San Jose City College
    Public
    9,270 students | 14.70 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
    San Jose, CA 95128
    (408) 298-2181     14.709,270
  • De Anza College
    Public
    19,482 students | 16.00 Mi21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
    Cupertino, CA 95014
    (408) 864-5678     16.0019,482
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 8,835 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,162
  • Out-state tuition: $6,394
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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