Diablo Valley College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Diablo Valley College is a public community college in Pleasant Hill, California, with about 15,358 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,312 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,312. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (31.5%) and White (28.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,312
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,312 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 15,358 40.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 25,923
- Room & Board: $23,238 annual estimate
Diablo Valley College: what the data shows
Common questions about Diablo Valley College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Diablo Valley College?
Diablo Valley College is located in Pleasant Hill, CA (ZIP 94523).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Diablo Valley College public or private?
Diablo Valley College is a Public institution.
How much does Diablo Valley College cost?
Published tuition: $1,312 in-state, $10,320 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,312.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,411 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,103 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,390 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,846 |
| $110,001+ | $6,953 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,248.
How big is Diablo Valley College?
Total enrollment: 15,358 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 25,923 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Diablo Valley College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.06%.
First-year retention: 76.4%.
What do graduates of Diablo Valley College earn?
Median earnings: $38,306 six years after entry; $51,378 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,021.
18.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Diablo Valley College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (591 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (325 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (325 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (227 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (182 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (168 completions)
- Psychology, General (162 completions)
- Economics, General (90 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (81 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (80 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Diablo Valley College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.06%; median earnings $51,378 at 10 years; net price $8,312. 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 Diablo Valley College was $1,312.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,312
2024 Value
In 2024 Diablo Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,312.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,248 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,312 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 Diablo Valley College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.05% 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 Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley 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 | $8,623 |
| 2014 | $1,298 | $7,038 | $9,213 |
| 2015 | $1,298 | $7,542 | $5,586 |
| 2016 | $1,308 | $7,944 | $5,054 |
| 2017 | $1,312 | $8,424 | $5,637 |
| 2018 | $1,312 | $8,564 | $4,605 |
| 2019 | $1,312 | $8,564 | $5,103 |
| 2020 | $1,312 | $8,328 | $6,678 |
| 2021 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $5,637 |
| 2022 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $5,643 |
| 2023 | $1,312 | $9,012 | $6,142 |
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
Diablo Valley College reported total enrollment of about 15,358 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (31.5%), White (28.7%), and Asian (18.5%). About 18.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Diablo Valley College in 2024 is 15,358 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 25,923 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 Hispanic or Latino at 31.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.07% 100% Completion Time
49.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.07% of students graduating from Diablo Valley 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: 47% male / 53% female
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 80% male / 20% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 23% male / 77% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Diablo Valley College.
Return on Investment
$10,021 Median Student Debt
$51,378 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1445.30% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Diablo Valley College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 92 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 591 completions
2. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 325 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 325 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 227 completions
5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 182 completions
6. Biological and Physical Sciences: 168 completions
7. Psychology, General: 162 completions
8. Economics, General: 90 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 81 completions
Most popular programs at Diablo Valley College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Diablo Valley College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Diablo Valley College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,323
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,911
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Diablo Valley College is a public institution located in Pleasant Hill, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Computer Programming/Programmer, General, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 15,358 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (31.5%), White (28.7%), Asian (18.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 49.06%. Approximately 18.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 92 distinct degree programs, Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley College located?
Diablo Valley College is located in Pleasant Hill, CA.
How much does Diablo Valley College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,312 and average net price is $8,312 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $23,238 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Diablo Valley College?
Diablo Valley College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 25,923 students, Hispanic or Latino (31.5%), White (28.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Diablo Valley College?
About 45.3% of students at Diablo Valley College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Diablo Valley College earn?
Median earnings are $38,306 six years after entry and $51,378 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Diablo Valley College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Diablo Valley College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,021.
Is Diablo Valley College public or private?
Diablo Valley College is a public institution located in Pleasant Hill, CA.
Is Diablo Valley College an HBCU?
No. Diablo Valley College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Diablo Valley College a tribal college?
No. Diablo Valley College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Diablo Valley College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Diablo Valley College reports 31.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Diablo Valley College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Diablo Valley 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.