College of Alameda

College of Alameda is a public community college located in Alameda, CA. It offers 54 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,258 for California residents and $9,898 for out-of-state students at College of Alameda. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($10,350) of public community colleges in California.
It has 6,141 students that are lower than the average population (5,324 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 4,152 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 38 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (23 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $40,500.
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Academic Overview

College of Alameda is a 2-4 years, public school located in Alameda, California.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,258 for California residents and $9,898 for other students on average. It offers 54 degree programs through 22 Certificate, 32 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky, Alameda, CA
Phone510-522-7221
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,258
Out-of-State$9,898
Student Population »6,141 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »33%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate62% (Full-time)
32% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$1,824
Students to Faculty38:1 (2.63%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$40,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,258 for California residents and $9,898 for out-of-state students at College of Alameda. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,350) over public community colleges in California.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at College of Alameda. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,258$9,898
Books & Supplies$1,724
Off-Campus Living Costs$28,862
Average Financial Aid$1,824
Cost of Attendance$31,844$40,484
After Financial Aid$30,020$38,660
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$40,500
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
College of Alameda$1,258$9,898
Public Community Colleges in California$1,672$10,350
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

College of Alameda offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 22 Certificate, 32 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2232NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Apparel and TextilesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies120 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 110 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician35 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fashion/Apparel Design9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is History program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,141 students at College of Alameda including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,107 male students and 2,876 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,9835954,388
Male Students2,1073221,785
Female Students2,8762732,603

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At College of Alameda, there are 5,673 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 5,248 students were attending classes through distance learning (4,608 students are enrolled exclusively and 640 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,673
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses4,608
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses640
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses425
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