California Community Colleges
California's community colleges are an integral part of the state's higher education system, providing a wide range of educational opportunities to students of all backgrounds. Community colleges are a cost-effective way for students to get a quality education, with tuition fees that are much lower than those of four-year universities. Community colleges offer two-year associate's degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including business, healthcare, engineering, and the arts. In addition to providing educational opportunities, community colleges also serve as a valuable resource for local employers, providing job training and workforce development.
California's community colleges are part of the California Community College System (CCCS), which is the largest higher education system in the nation. This system is comprised of 114 community colleges, which serve more than 2.1 million students each year. The CCCS also offers a variety of services to students, including financial aid, career counseling, and transfer services.
California's community colleges are known for their commitment to academic excellence and their commitment to providing access to higher education to all students. Community colleges have a long history of providing educational opportunities to underserved populations, such as low-income students and students of color. Community colleges are also known for their focus on career and technical education, providing students with the skills they need to succeed in the job market.
California's community colleges are a valuable resource for the state's economy, providing a skilled and educated workforce to local employers. Community colleges also play an important role in the state's economic development, providing job training and workforce development programs. In addition, community colleges are an important part of California's higher education system, providing an affordable pathway to a college education for all students.
California Community Colleges
| School | City | Enroll | In-State Cost | Out-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria | 10,248 | $0 | $0 |
| American River College | Sacramento | 25,422 | $0 | $0 |
| Barstow Community College | Barstow | 2,444 | $0 | $0 |
| Berkeley City College | Berkeley | 6,097 | $0 | $0 |
| Butte College | Oroville | 9,335 | $0 | $0 |
| Cabrillo College | Aptos | 9,792 | $0 | $0 |
| Canada College | Redwood City | 5,231 | $0 | $0 |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | 20,406 | $0 | $0 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | Ridgecrest | 5,159 | $0 | $0 |
| Chabot College | Hayward | 11,922 | $0 | $0 |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga | 20,025 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | Sacramento | 117 | $0 | $0 |
| Citrus College | Glendora | 11,863 | $0 | $0 |
| City College of San Francisco | San Francisco | 19,707 | $0 | $0 |
| Clovis Community College | Fresno | 8,868 | $0 | $0 |
| Coastline Community College | Fountain Valley | 8,826 | $0 | $0 |
| College of Alameda | Alameda | 5,107 | $0 | $0 |
| College of Marin | Kentfield | 4,509 | $0 | $0 |
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo | 7,494 | $0 | $0 |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita | 20,573 | $0 | $0 |
| College of the Desert | Palm Desert | 10,932 | $0 | $0 |
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka | 3,891 | $13,498 | $20,482 |
| College of the Sequoias | Visalia | 12,571 | $0 | $0 |
| College of the Siskiyous | Weed | 1,276 | $14,109 | $22,509 |
| Columbia College | Sonora | 2,132 | $0 | $0 |
| Compton College | Compton | 4,612 | $0 | $0 |
| Contra Costa College | San Pablo | 6,249 | $0 | $0 |
| Copper Mountain Community College | Joshua Tree | 1,539 | $0 | $0 |
| Cosumnes River College | Sacramento | 14,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Crafton Hills College | Yucaipa | 6,012 | $0 | $0 |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo | 10,093 | $0 | $0 |
| Cuyamaca College | El Cajon | 8,720 | $0 | $0 |
| De Anza College | Cupertino | 18,649 | $0 | $0 |
| Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill | 18,693 | $0 | $0 |
| Downey Adult School | Downey | 1,130 | $0 | $0 |
| East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park | 33,397 | $0 | $0 |
| El Camino Community College District | Torrance | 20,418 | $0 | $0 |
| Evergreen Valley College | San Jose | 8,699 | $0 | $0 |
| Folsom Lake College | Folsom | 9,542 | $0 | $0 |
| Fresno City College | Fresno | 22,278 | $0 | $0 |
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | 21,427 | $0 | $0 |
| Gavilan College | Gilroy | 4,494 | $0 | $0 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | 12,973 | $0 | $0 |
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach | 11,396 | $0 | $0 |
| Grossmont College | El Cajon | 15,426 | $0 | $0 |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | La Puente | 681 | $0 | $0 |
| Hartnell College | Salinas | 8,673 | $0 | $0 |
| Imperial Valley College | Imperial | 7,123 | $0 | $0 |
| Irvine Valley College | Irvine | 12,199 | $0 | $0 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe | 2,332 | $17,127 | $24,075 |
| Laney College | Oakland | 9,225 | $0 | $0 |
| Las Positas College | Livermore | 8,005 | $0 | $0 |
| Lassen Community College | Susanville | 1,821 | $15,239 | $21,959 |
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach | 23,147 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles | 14,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | Los Angeles | 200 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington | 8,101 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar | 9,451 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | 17,521 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles | 5,216 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles | 11,285 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen | 15,957 | $0 | $0 |
| Los Medanos College | Pittsburg | 8,521 | $0 | $0 |
| Mendocino College | Ukiah | 3,338 | $0 | $0 |
| Merced College | Merced | 10,645 | $0 | $0 |
| Merritt College | Oakland | 6,261 | $0 | $0 |
| Mission College | Santa Clara | 6,504 | $0 | $0 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | Monterey | 7,154 | $0 | $0 |
| Moorpark College | Moorpark | 14,361 | $0 | $0 |
| Moreno Valley College | Moreno Valley | 9,158 | $0 | $0 |
| Mt San Antonio College | Walnut | 28,393 | $0 | $0 |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | San Jacinto | 13,988 | $0 | $0 |
| Napa Valley College | Napa | 4,931 | $0 | $0 |
| Norco College | Norco | 10,261 | $0 | $0 |
| Ohlone College | Fremont | 9,060 | $0 | $0 |
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa | 18,125 | $21,634 | $28,258 |
| Oxnard College | Oxnard | 6,994 | $0 | $0 |
| Palo Verde College | Blythe | 3,854 | $0 | $0 |
| Palomar College | San Marcos | 21,141 | $0 | $0 |
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | 25,034 | $0 | $0 |
| Porterville College | Porterville | 3,964 | $0 | $0 |
| Reedley College | Reedley | 6,796 | $13,716 | $20,676 |
| Riverside City College | Riverside | 20,080 | $0 | $0 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | 20,027 | $0 | $0 |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo | 18,984 | $0 | $0 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino | 12,206 | $0 | $0 |
| San Diego City College | San Diego | 14,865 | $0 | $0 |
| San Diego Miramar College | San Diego | 13,408 | $0 | $0 |
| San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton | 18,224 | $0 | $0 |
| San Jose City College | San Jose | 8,378 | $0 | $0 |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara | 12,525 | $0 | $0 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa | 16,757 | $0 | $0 |
| Santiago Canyon College | Orange | 9,003 | $0 | $0 |
| Sierra College | Rocklin | 17,503 | $13,876 | $20,188 |
| Skyline College | San Bruno | 8,747 | $0 | $0 |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista | 17,621 | $0 | $0 |
| Taft College | Taft | 3,566 | $13,513 | $18,601 |
| Tri-Community Adult Education | Covina | 178 | $0 | $0 |
| Ventura College | Ventura | 11,789 | $0 | $0 |
| Victor Valley College | Victorville | 10,777 | $0 | $0 |
| West Hills College-Coalinga | Coalinga | 4,229 | $13,284 | $21,984 |
| West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore | 3,932 | $0 | $0 |
| West Valley College | Saratoga | 7,513 | $0 | $0 |
| Woodland Community College | Woodland | 4,598 | $0 | $0 |
| Yuba College | Marysville | 5,175 | $0 | $0 |