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Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA · Suburb · 8,002 students
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$15,843
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
38%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$44,114
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Overlooking Monterey Bay in Aptos, Cabrillo College is a premier California community college renowned for its exceptional transfer pathways to four-year institutions, particularly nearby UC Santa Cruz. The college features standout academic and vocational offerings, including highly regarded programs in nursing and allied health, digital media, culinary arts, and marine science. Campus life reflects the relaxed, creative, and environmentally conscious culture of Santa Cruz County, fostering a supportive community for both traditional students and working adults. Set on a scenic hillside with ocean views, Cabrillo distinguishes itself through vibrant regional arts programming at the Crocker Theater and robust career-training resources.

Wikipedia:Cabrillo College is a public community college in Aptos, California. It is named after the conquistador Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo and opened in 1959. Cabrillo College has an enrollment of about 9,700 students per term.

Location
Aptos, CA, 95003 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
26 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,270$9,862
Books & supplies$2,250$2,250
Cost of attendance$24,966$33,558 est.
Average net price$15,843Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,862
In-state: $1,270
Books & supplies$2,250
Cost of attendance$33,558 est.
In-state: $24,966
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,843
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,656
$30–48k
$14,911
$48–75k
$17,780
$75–110k
$19,252
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
38%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 14% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 36% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,990
10 yrs after entry$44,114
Debt
Median at graduation$14,380
Monthly payment$152
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$15.5k
90th percentile$25,261
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
51%
Family income
$19,212
Independent
38%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
65%
Race & ethnicity
White
38%
Hispanic
50%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$53M
Full-time faculty
45%
Faculty salary
$9,587/mo
Teaching spend
$13,742
per student
Federal loans
1%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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