- Ohlone College is a public community college with its main campus in Fremont, California and a second campus in Newark. It is part of the California Community College System. The Ohlone Community College District serves the cities of Fremont and Newark, as well as parts of Union City.
School Highlights
Ohlone College serves 9,061 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 9,061 students
- In-state tuition: $1,162
- Out-state tuition: $6,394
- Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ohlone College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 214 teachers has declined by 49% over five years.
Ohlone College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
214 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ohlone College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Ohlone College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,061 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
3,030 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
6,031 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
9,061 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,030 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,031 students
5,850 students
% Asian
38%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,700
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,162 is less than the state average of $1,238. 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 $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,162
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,394
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,375
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ohlone College cost?
Ohlone College's tuition is approximately $1,162 for In-State students and $6,394 for Out-State students.
What is Ohlone College's ranking?
Ohlone College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Ohlone College located?
Ohlone College is located in the Mission San Jose neighborhood of Fremont, CA.
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