Contra Costa College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Contra Costa College is a public certificate and vocational school in San Pablo, California, serving roughly 5,203 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,490 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,312. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,850 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,312
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,490 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,203 33.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.30%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 55.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,628
- Room & Board: $23,238 annual estimate
Contra Costa College: what the data shows
Common questions about Contra Costa College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Contra Costa College?
Contra Costa College is located in San Pablo, CA (ZIP 94806).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Contra Costa College public or private?
Contra Costa College is a Public institution.
How much does Contra Costa College cost?
Published tuition: $1,312 in-state, $10,320 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,490.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,523 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,111 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,742 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,269 |
| $110,001+ | $9,567 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,248.
How big is Contra Costa College?
Total enrollment: 5,203 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,628 students.
About 34% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Contra Costa College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.30%.
First-year retention: 71.5%.
What do graduates of Contra Costa College earn?
Median earnings: $34,342 six years after entry; $40,850 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
24.45% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Contra Costa College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Biological and Physical Sciences (418 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (413 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (113 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (103 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (88 completions)
- Psychology, General (51 completions)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other (47 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (43 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (39 completions)
- Computer Science (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Contra Costa College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.30%; median earnings $40,850 at 10 years; net price $9,490. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,312
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Contra Costa College was $1,312.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,490
2024 Value
In 2024 Contra Costa College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,490.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,960 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,490 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,248 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$23,238 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,220 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,770 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$103,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Contra Costa College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.45% 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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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 | $1,298 | $7,038 | $9,257 |
| 2014 | $1,298 | $7,038 | $9,420 |
| 2015 | $1,298 | $7,542 | $6,965 |
| 2016 | $1,308 | $7,944 | $6,834 |
| 2017 | $1,312 | $8,424 | $6,455 |
| 2018 | $1,312 | $8,564 | $6,484 |
| 2019 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $5,213 |
| 2020 | $1,312 | $8,328 | $6,683 |
| 2021 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $4,649 |
| 2022 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $6,324 |
| 2023 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $6,522 |
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
Contra Costa College reported total enrollment of about 5,203 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 (47.2%), Asian (16.2%), and Black or African American (14.1%). About 24.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
33.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Contra Costa College in 2024 is 5,203 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,628 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.5%
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 47.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.04% 100% Completion Time
28.30% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.04% of students graduating from Contra Costa 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: 37% male / 63% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 52% male / 48% 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 Contra Costa College.
Return on Investment
$40,850 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
976.13% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Contra Costa College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Biological and Physical Sciences: 418 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 413 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 113 completions
4. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 103 completions
5. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 88 completions
6. Psychology, General: 51 completions
7. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 47 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 43 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 39 completions
Most popular programs at Contra Costa College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Contra Costa College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Contra Costa College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,931
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,325
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Contra Costa College is a public institution located in San Pablo, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Biological and Physical Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 5,203 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (47.2%), Asian (16.2%), Black or African American (14.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.30%. Approximately 24.45% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
San Pablo, CA 94806
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.30% graduation rate at Contra Costa 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Contra Costa College located?
Contra Costa College is located in San Pablo, CA.
How much does Contra Costa College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,312 and average net price is $9,490 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $23,238 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Contra Costa College?
Contra Costa College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,628 students, Hispanic or Latino (47.2%), Asian (16.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Contra Costa College?
About 55.8% of students at Contra Costa College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Contra Costa College earn?
Median earnings are $34,342 six years after entry and $40,850 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Contra Costa College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Contra Costa College public or private?
Contra Costa College is a public institution located in San Pablo, CA.
Is Contra Costa College an HBCU?
No. Contra Costa College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Contra Costa College a tribal college?
No. Contra Costa College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Contra Costa College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Contra Costa College reports 47.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Contra Costa College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Contra Costa 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
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- 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.