Solano Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Solano Community College is a public community college in Fairfield, California, serving roughly 8,061 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,669 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,172. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (38.1%) and White (21.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,172
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,669 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,061 35.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.19%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 48.5%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 32.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 40.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,279
  • Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate

Solano Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Solano Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Solano Community College?

Solano Community College is located in Fairfield, CA (ZIP 94534-3197).

NCES locale classification: Rural distant.

Is Solano Community College public or private?

Solano Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Solano Community College cost?

Published tuition: $1,172 in-state, $9,812 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $4,669.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$3,624
$30,001–$48,000$3,465
$48,001–$75,000$5,904
$75,001–$110,000$8,594
$110,001+$6,228

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,688.

How big is Solano Community College?

Total enrollment: 8,061 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 13,279 students.

About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Solano Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 36.19%.

What do graduates of Solano Community College earn?

Median earnings: $35,071 six years after entry; $44,170 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.

22.86% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Solano Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Solano Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.19%; median earnings $44,170 at 10 years; net price $4,669. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$1,172
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Solano Community College was $1,172.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,669
2024 Value

In 2024 Solano Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,669.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$18,676 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,669 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$4,688 4-Year In-State Tuition

$39,248 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$24,320 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$97,280 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Solano Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

22.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

1.66% 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 Solano Community 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 Solano Community 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$1,416$7,386$7,255
2014$1,416$7,386$7,213
2015$1,416$7,386$7,519
2016$1,140$6,324$6,633
2017$1,140$6,324$6,232
2018$1,140$6,324$6,065
2019$1,163$6,607$4,790
2020$1,168$7,044$6,086
2021$1,170$7,626$1,790
2022$1,172$7,628$5,729
2023$1,172$8,900$3,869

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

Solano Community College reported total enrollment of about 8,061 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (38.1%), White (21.0%), and Asian (14.6%). About 22.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Solano Community College in 2024 is 8,061 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 13,279 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 38.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

36.19% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Solano Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences: 26% male / 74% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 22% male / 78% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Solano Community College.

Return on Investment

$12,000 Median Student Debt

$44,170 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

27.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

2265.07% Return on Investment

2.7 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Solano Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 63 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Biological and Physical Sciences: 384 completions

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 305 completions

3. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 169 completions

4. Business Administration and Management, General: 135 completions

5. Psychology, General: 117 completions

6. Biomedical Technology/Technician: 81 completions

7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 47 completions

8. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 44 completions

9. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 42 completions

Most popular programs at Solano Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Solano Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Solano Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 40.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,474
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,579

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Solano Community College is a public institution located in Fairfield, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Biological and Physical Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. Enrollment is approximately 8,061 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (38.1%), White (21.0%), Asian (14.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.19%. Approximately 22.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs

Location

Fairfield, CA 94534-3197

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.19% graduation rate at Solano Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 63 distinct degree programs, Solano Community 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 Solano Community College located?

Solano Community College is located in Fairfield, CA.

How much does Solano Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $1,172 and average net price is $4,669 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Solano Community College?

Solano Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 13,279 students, Hispanic or Latino (38.1%), White (21.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Solano Community College?

About 48.5% of students at Solano Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Solano Community College earn?

Median earnings are $35,071 six years after entry and $44,170 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Solano Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 36.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Solano Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.

Is Solano Community College public or private?

Solano Community College is a public institution located in Fairfield, CA.

Is Solano Community College an HBCU?

No. Solano Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Solano Community College a tribal college?

No. Solano Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Solano Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Solano Community College reports 38.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Solano Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Solano Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • 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.