Canada College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Canada College is a public community college in Redwood City, California, serving roughly 5,175 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $32 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,332. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (43.7%) and White (23.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,332
- 2024 Average Net Price: $32 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,175 15.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.75%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 57.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 99.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,760
- Room & Board: $31,288 annual estimate
Canada College: what the data shows
Common questions about Canada College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Canada College?
Canada College is located in Redwood City, CA (ZIP 94061-1099).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Canada College public or private?
Canada College is a Public institution.
How much does Canada College cost?
Published tuition: $1,332 in-state, $11,384 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $32.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $-1,545 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $-1,384 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,393 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,004 |
| $110,001+ | $-3,153 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,328.
How big is Canada College?
Total enrollment: 5,175 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,760 students.
About 16% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Canada College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.75%.
First-year retention: 69.1%.
What do graduates of Canada College earn?
Median earnings: $42,044 six years after entry; $50,087 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
9.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Canada College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (123 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (53 completions)
- Psychology, General (52 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (45 completions)
- Interior Design (38 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (30 completions)
- Economics, General (30 completions)
- Sociology, General (28 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (23 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Canada College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.75%; median earnings $50,087 at 10 years; net price $32. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,332
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Canada College was $1,332.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$32
2024 Value
In 2024 Canada College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$128 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$32 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,328 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,536 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$31,288 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,971 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$34,591 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$138,364 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Canada College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
9.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.41% 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 Canada 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 Canada 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 | $1,344 | $8,420 | $2,695 |
| 2014 | $1,452 | $8,022 | $2,668 |
| 2015 | $1,344 | $7,532 | $4,078 |
| 2016 | $1,344 | $7,588 | $3,140 |
| 2017 | $1,360 | $7,968 | $3,070 |
| 2018 | $1,360 | $7,744 | $2,774 |
| 2019 | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,697 |
| 2020 | $1,362 | $9,006 | $2,390 |
| 2021 | $1,362 | $9,006 | $3,643 |
| 2022 | $1,362 | $9,006 | $1,944 |
| 2023 | $1,332 | $9,508 | $10 |
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
Canada College reported total enrollment of about 5,175 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (43.7%), White (23.3%), and Asian (17.2%). About 9.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
15.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Canada College in 2024 is 5,175 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,760 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.1%
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 43.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.74% 100% Completion Time
46.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.74% of students graduating from Canada College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 45% male / 55% female
- Psychology, General: 27% male / 73% 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 Canada College.
Return on Investment
$50,087 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
391204.69% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Canada College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 48 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 123 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 53 completions
3. Psychology, General: 52 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 45 completions
5. Interior Design: 38 completions
6. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 30 completions
7. Economics, General: 30 completions
8. Sociology, General: 28 completions
9. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Canada College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Canada College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Canada College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,551
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,108
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Canada College is a public institution located in Redwood City, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,175 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (43.7%), White (23.3%), Asian (17.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 46.75%. Approximately 9.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Redwood City, CA 94061-1099
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Canada College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Canada College located?
Canada College is located in Redwood City, CA.
How much does Canada College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,332 and average net price is $32 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $31,288 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Canada College?
Canada College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,760 students, Hispanic or Latino (43.7%), White (23.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Canada College?
About 57.3% of students at Canada College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Canada College earn?
Median earnings are $42,044 six years after entry and $50,087 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Canada College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Canada College public or private?
Canada College is a public institution located in Redwood City, CA.
Is Canada College an HBCU?
No. Canada College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Canada College a tribal college?
No. Canada College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Canada College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Canada College reports 43.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Canada College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Canada 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.