Ohlone College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Ohlone College is a public community college in Fremont, California, serving roughly 7,099 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,130 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,202. Student demographics in federal data include Asian (42.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,202
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,130 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,099 41.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 34.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 26.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 16,202
- Room & Board: $22,104 annual estimate
Ohlone College: what the data shows
Common questions about Ohlone College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ohlone College?
Ohlone College is located in Fremont, CA (ZIP 94539-0390).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Ohlone College public or private?
Ohlone College is a Public institution.
How much does Ohlone College cost?
Published tuition: $1,202 in-state, $8,714 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,130.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,676 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,039 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,105 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,596 |
| $110,001+ | $20,133 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,808.
How big is Ohlone College?
Total enrollment: 7,099 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 16,202 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ohlone College?
150%-time completion rate: 51.67%.
First-year retention: 73.9%.
What do graduates of Ohlone College earn?
Median earnings: $45,622 six years after entry; $54,278 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
12.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ohlone College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Sciences, General (347 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (96 completions)
- Mathematics, General (82 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (69 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (50 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (47 completions)
- Psychology, General (43 completions)
- Computer Science (37 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (32 completions)
- Economics, General (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ohlone College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 51.67%; median earnings $54,278 at 10 years; net price $11,130. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,202
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ohlone College was $1,202.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,130
2024 Value
In 2024 Ohlone College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,130.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,520 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,130 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,808 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,856 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,104 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,306 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$101,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ohlone College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ohlone College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ohlone College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,162 | $6,394 | $10,029 |
| 2014 | $1,162 | $6,394 | $9,948 |
| 2015 | $1,162 | $6,394 | $9,564 |
| 2016 | $1,162 | $6,394 | $9,888 |
| 2017 | $1,162 | $6,730 | $9,864 |
| 2018 | $1,164 | $6,828 | $8,977 |
| 2019 | $1,164 | $7,524 | $8,776 |
| 2020 | $1,196 | $7,052 | $8,483 |
| 2021 | $1,196 | $7,052 | $8,387 |
| 2022 | $1,202 | $7,178 | $10,538 |
| 2023 | $1,202 | $8,714 | $14,130 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ohlone College reported total enrollment of about 7,099 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (42.3%), Hispanic or Latino (26.3%), and White (13.9%). About 12.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ohlone College in 2024 is 7,099 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,202 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 42.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.69% 100% Completion Time
51.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.69% of students graduating from Ohlone College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Sciences, General: 39% male / 61% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 48% male / 52% female
- Mathematics, General: 60% male / 40% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ohlone College.
Return on Investment
$54,278 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1119.18% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Ohlone College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 55 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Sciences, General: 347 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 96 completions
3. Mathematics, General: 82 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 69 completions
5. Biological and Physical Sciences: 50 completions
6. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 47 completions
7. Psychology, General: 43 completions
8. Computer Science: 37 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 32 completions
Most popular programs at Ohlone College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ohlone College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ohlone College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 26.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,905
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,588
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ohlone College is a public institution located in Fremont, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Mathematics, General. Enrollment is approximately 7,099 students. Student body composition includes Asian (42.3%), Hispanic or Latino (26.3%), White (13.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 51.67%. Approximately 12.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Fremont, CA 94539-0390
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 55 distinct degree programs, Ohlone College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ohlone College located?
Ohlone College is located in Fremont, CA.
How much does Ohlone College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,202 and average net price is $11,130 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,104 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ohlone College?
Ohlone College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 16,202 students, Asian (42.3%), Hispanic or Latino (26.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ohlone College?
About 48.0% of students at Ohlone College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ohlone College earn?
Median earnings are $45,622 six years after entry and $54,278 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ohlone College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Ohlone College public or private?
Ohlone College is a public institution located in Fremont, CA.
Is Ohlone College an HBCU?
No. Ohlone College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ohlone College a tribal college?
No. Ohlone College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ohlone College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Ohlone College reports 26.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Ohlone College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ohlone College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.