De Anza College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
De Anza College is a public community college in Cupertino, California, with about 15,264 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,642 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,571. Student demographics in federal data include Asian (36.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,571
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,642 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 15,264 53.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 28,589
- Room & Board: $20,791 annual estimate
De Anza College: what the data shows
Common questions about De Anza College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is De Anza College?
De Anza College is located in Cupertino, CA (ZIP 95014).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is De Anza College public or private?
De Anza College is a Public institution.
How much does De Anza College cost?
Published tuition: $1,571 in-state, $12,596 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,642.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,887 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,834 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,798 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,094 |
| $110,001+ | $11,825 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $6,284.
How big is De Anza College?
Total enrollment: 15,264 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 28,589 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at De Anza College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.74%.
First-year retention: 76.4%.
What do graduates of De Anza College earn?
Median earnings: $43,179 six years after entry; $56,596 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,625.
17.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is De Anza College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (418 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (328 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (192 completions)
- Psychology, General (179 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (149 completions)
- Computer Science (144 completions)
- Mathematics, General (101 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (101 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (79 completions)
- Economics, General (74 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is De Anza College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 67.74%; median earnings $56,596 at 10 years; net price $6,642. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,571
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at De Anza College was $1,571.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,642
2024 Value
In 2024 De Anza College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,642.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,568 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,642 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$6,284 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,384 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$20,791 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,795 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,157 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,628 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for De Anza College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.73% 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 De Anza 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 De Anza 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 | $1,542 | $8,022 | $4,177 |
| 2014 | $1,542 | $8,247 | $4,019 |
| 2015 | $1,542 | $8,382 | $5,087 |
| 2016 | $1,549 | $8,569 | $4,762 |
| 2017 | $1,552 | $8,752 | $4,675 |
| 2018 | $1,561 | $7,501 | $4,223 |
| 2019 | $1,561 | $9,526 | $3,297 |
| 2020 | $1,561 | $10,246 | $5,396 |
| 2021 | $1,562 | $10,787 | $4,740 |
| 2022 | $1,562 | $11,507 | $5,388 |
| 2023 | $1,562 | $12,317 | $4,667 |
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
De Anza College reported total enrollment of about 15,264 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (26.7%), and White (19.4%). About 17.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at De Anza College in 2024 is 15,264 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 28,589 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.4%
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 36.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.09% 100% Completion Time
67.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.09% of students graduating from De Anza College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 54% male / 46% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 55% male / 45% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 46% male / 54% 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 De Anza College.
Return on Investment
$5,625 Median Student Debt
$56,596 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
9.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2030.23% Return on Investment
1.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for De Anza College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 73 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 418 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 328 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 192 completions
4. Psychology, General: 179 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 149 completions
6. Computer Science: 144 completions
7. Mathematics, General: 101 completions
8. Social Sciences, General: 101 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 79 completions
Most popular programs at De Anza College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for De Anza College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for De Anza College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,478
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,074
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
De Anza College is a public institution located in Cupertino, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 15,264 students. Student body composition includes Asian (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (26.7%), White (19.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 67.74%. Approximately 17.52% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Cupertino, CA 95014
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 73 distinct degree programs, De Anza 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 De Anza College located?
De Anza College is located in Cupertino, CA.
How much does De Anza College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,571 and average net price is $6,642 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $20,791 annually.
What is the student body demographics at De Anza College?
De Anza College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 28,589 students, Asian (36.4%), Hispanic or Latino (26.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend De Anza College?
About 52.1% of students at De Anza College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of De Anza College earn?
Median earnings are $43,179 six years after entry and $56,596 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at De Anza College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do De Anza College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,625.
Is De Anza College public or private?
De Anza College is a public institution located in Cupertino, CA.
Is De Anza College an HBCU?
No. De Anza College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is De Anza College a tribal college?
No. De Anza College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is De Anza College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—De Anza College reports 26.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is De Anza College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for De Anza 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.