Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College is a mid-sized, public institution in San Pablo, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 5,203 students. 28% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $40,850.

Open

Acceptance

$9,490

Net price

5,203

Enrollment

28%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,490

Average net price

$1,312

In-state tuition

$10,320

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,220

Books & supplies

$18,422

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$8,523

$30–48K

$8,111

$48–75K

$9,742

$75–110K

$14,269

$110K+

$9,567

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Multidisciplinary32.2%

Humanities29.0%

Business9.7%

Health & Nursing3.5%

Biology3.2%

Psychology3.1%

Computer Science2.9%

Social Sciences1.6%

Criminal Justice1.4%

Mechanic & Repair Tech1.1%

After Graduation

$40,850

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,342

Median earnings (6 yrs)

28%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

63%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,325

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,203

Total enrollment

66%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

56%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

47%

Asian

16%

Black

14%

White

12%

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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