Ohlone College
Tel:
(510)659-6000
School Highlights
- Ohlone College serves 11,318 students (28% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Ohlone College is one of 9 community colleges within Alameda County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Ohlone College is Mission College (10.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Ohlone College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 243 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Ohlone 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 | 243 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 11,318 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 47:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,180 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 8,138 students | 5,903 students |
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| % Asian | 40% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 18% | 37% |
| % Black | 3% | 7% |
| % White | 26% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 5% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 39% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $48,700 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (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 (10.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mission CollegePublic8,435 students | 10.10 Mi3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408)988-2200 10.108,435 - Chabot CollegePublic13,047 students | 12.80 Mi25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510)723-6600 12.8013,047 - Las Positas CollegePublic8,835 students | 14.10 Mi3000 Campus Hill Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
(925)424-1000 14.108,835 - San Jose City CollegePublic9,072 students | 14.60 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408)298-2181 14.609,072 - De Anza CollegePublic23,104 students | 16.00 Mi21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)864-5678 16.0023,104
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