Yuba College
- Yuba College has an open admissions policy. Anyone who is a high school graduate, has a high school equivalency certificate or is 18 years of age or older can enroll. For over 80 years Yuba College has been providing quality education and has earned a reputation as an educational leader in northern California. No matter what career path you choose, you will find a dedicated faculty and staff to help you enjoy your Yuba College experience.
School Highlights
Yuba College serves 5,626 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Top Rankings
Yuba College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 201 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Yuba College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-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 | 201 staff | 308 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Students who earn a two year Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degree earn about 25% more each year than those with only a high school diploma. Plus, they have more career options and better chances for a promotion. College also enriches your overall quality of life. Select a program that meets your needs: Two-year Associate in Arts/Science Degrees, or one-year or less specialized training towards a Certificate of Completion or Training. Students also have the option of completing their general education studies in preparation for transfer to a four-year university or self-development classes through our community education program. Classes to fit your schedule Day and Evening Classes Distance Education through television and videotape On-line over the web with streaming video Yuba College's low fees mean a high quality low cost education. California residents pay a fraction of the cost of attending a California State University or a University of California Campus. Out of state and international student fees are set by the District's Board of Trustees. Financial aid in the form of grants, loans, college work-study and scholarships is available to eligible students attending Yuba College. Yuba provides more than $9 million annually to students like you. Students are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA). The application and other information about financial aid is available on the college's website: www.yccd.edu. Yuba College offers an exciting student life with many social and recreational activities planned during the school year. For more information or to take a tour of campus call Campus Life at 530-741-6992
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Yuba College is Cambridge Junior College-Yuba City (4.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Cambridge Junior College-Yuba CityPrivate, for profit159 students | 4.40 Mi939 Live Oak Boulevard
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-9199 4.40159 - Sierra CollegePublic18,226 students | 29.40 Mi5100 Sierra College Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3333 29.4018,226 - International Academy of Design and Technology-SacramentoPrivate, for profit60 students | 32.40 Mi2450 Del Paso Road-St 250
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 285-9468 32.4060 - Carrington College-Citrus HeightsPrivate for-profit248 students | 33.50 Mi7301 Greenback Ln., Ste. A
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 722-8200 33.50248 - MTI CollegePrivate for-profit756 students | 33.80 Mi5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 339-1500 33.80756
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