College of Alameda Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
College of Alameda is a public community college in Alameda, California, serving roughly 4,487 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,496 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,258. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (27.6%) and Asian (23.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,258
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,496 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,487 15.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 30.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 54.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,749
- Room & Board: $22,820 annual estimate
College of Alameda: what the data shows
Common questions about College of Alameda, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of Alameda?
College of Alameda is located in Alameda, CA (ZIP 94501).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is College of Alameda public or private?
College of Alameda is a Public institution.
How much does College of Alameda cost?
Published tuition: $1,258 in-state, $9,898 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,496.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,947 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,829 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,225 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,603 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,032.
How big is College of Alameda?
Total enrollment: 4,487 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,749 students.
About 15% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of Alameda?
150%-time completion rate: 33.33%.
First-year retention: 62.1%.
What do graduates of College of Alameda earn?
Median earnings: $34,535 six years after entry; $42,563 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
10.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of Alameda known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (279 completions)
- Economics, General (51 completions)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (38 completions)
- Psychology, General (32 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (32 completions)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician (31 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (30 completions)
- Mathematics, General (28 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (20 completions)
- Sociology, General (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of Alameda a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.33%; median earnings $42,563 at 10 years; net price $8,496. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,258
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Alameda was $1,258.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,496
2024 Value
In 2024 College of Alameda had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,496.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,984 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,496 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,032 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,592 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,820 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,492 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,570 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,280 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of Alameda.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.51% 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 College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda 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 | $1,144 | $6,256 | $3,873 |
| 2014 | $1,144 | $6,256 | $4,783 |
| 2015 | $1,156 | $6,316 | $5,605 |
| 2016 | $1,232 | $6,896 | $5,173 |
| 2017 | $1,230 | $7,110 | $8,352 |
| 2018 | $1,254 | $7,806 | $6,808 |
| 2019 | $1,257 | $7,617 | $9,647 |
| 2020 | $1,167 | $7,527 | $10,342 |
| 2021 | $1,148 | $8,684 | $7,530 |
| 2022 | $1,148 | $8,684 | $13,355 |
| 2023 | $1,148 | $8,684 | $9,280 |
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
College of Alameda reported total enrollment of about 4,487 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (27.6%), Asian (23.9%), and Black or African American (18.7%). About 10.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
15.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Alameda in 2024 is 4,487 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,749 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.1%
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 27.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.35% 100% Completion Time
33.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.35% of students graduating from College of Alameda 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: 53% male / 47% female
- Economics, General: 82% male / 18% female
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 87% male / 13% 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 College of Alameda.
Return on Investment
$42,563 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1152.44% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for College of Alameda.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 279 completions
2. Economics, General: 51 completions
3. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 38 completions
4. Psychology, General: 32 completions
5. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 32 completions
6. Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician: 31 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 30 completions
8. Mathematics, General: 28 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 20 completions
Most popular programs at College of Alameda.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of Alameda graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of Alameda from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 54.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,571
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,851
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of Alameda is a public institution located in Alameda, 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, Economics, General, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 4,487 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (27.6%), Asian (23.9%), Black or African American (18.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.33%. Approximately 10.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Alameda, CA 94501
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.33% graduation rate at College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda located?
College of Alameda is located in Alameda, CA.
How much does College of Alameda cost?
Reported tuition is $1,258 and average net price is $8,496 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,820 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of Alameda?
College of Alameda reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,749 students, Hispanic or Latino (27.6%), Asian (23.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Alameda?
About 56.1% of students at College of Alameda are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of Alameda earn?
Median earnings are $34,535 six years after entry and $42,563 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Alameda?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is College of Alameda public or private?
College of Alameda is a public institution located in Alameda, CA.
Is College of Alameda an HBCU?
No. College of Alameda is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Alameda a tribal college?
No. College of Alameda is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of Alameda a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—College of Alameda reports 27.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is College of Alameda religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of Alameda 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.