Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001124
- Phone: (415) 575-6100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
66%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
21:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,041Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Cabrillo College (CIIS)
1453 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Cabrillo College, located in Aptos, California, was established in 1959 as Cabrillo Junior College and began operations with a freshman class of 400 students. The school is named after Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the Portuguese explorer who was first to map the coast of California. Cabrillo College strives to meet all the needs of the community and is known as a college that cares about people. Cabrillo College is continually evolving, adding programs and renovating facilities as needed to meet can predict community needs and expectations. The school currently enrolls over 17,000 students, and continues to grow.
Academics
Cabrillo College offers over 70 programs of study to meet the needs of its large student body. The school offers transfer programs, designed to meet requirements necessary for transfer to a four year institution. Additionally, the school also provides technical and vocational training for more career oriented students looking to enter the job market as trained professionals as soon as possible. The programs offered will result in a diploma, certificate or associate degree depending on which program was taken. The school also offers adult education, continuing education, and community classes for individuals wishing to increase their skill base or return to school.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
As a community college, Cabrillo College has an open enrollment policy allowing students to apply online or in person in order to obtain admittance. New students will be required to take a placement exam and attend student orientation prior to registering for classes. It is also important for students to meet with academic counselors to outline and determine which classes need to be taken in order to meet the needs of an academic program.
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and employment. Eligibility is determined through the student aid report obtained as a result of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should adhere to the listed deadlines for both admissions applications and financial aid, in order to avoid the possibility of missing out on aid awards for a semester or year.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants CIIS accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $9,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $1,100-$1,300
- Out-of-State: $7,300-$8,755
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $46-$55 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $300-$360 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 66% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 64% | $5,070 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 1% | $4,554 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Cabrillo College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Hygienist Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1969)
- Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1972)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Cabrillo College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Landscaping (A, C)
- Horticulture (A, C)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Real Estate
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (A)
- Journalism (A, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (A)
- Computer Programming (C)
- Web Design (A, C)
- Computer Support Specialist (A, C)
Construction Trades
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (C)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, C)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (A)
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (A, C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Sociology (A)
- Political Science (A)
- Economics (A)
- Anthropology (A)
- Geography (A)
- International Relations (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (A)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (A, C)
- Photography (A)
- Dance (A)
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Cabrillo College.
- West Valley College in Culver City, CA (20 miles away)
- Gavilan College in Fullerton, CA (20 miles away)
- Evergreen Valley College in Santa Rosa, CA (23 miles away)
- De Anza College in Cypress, CA (24 miles away)
- Hartnell College in Riverside, CA (26 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- See all colleges in California
- See all community colleges in California
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001124
- Phone: (415) 575-6100
- School Homepage