Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001190
- Phone: (510) 235-7800
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
73%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,878Average 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
School Map
Contra Costa College (CCC)
2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo, CA
Contra Costa College tries to make education available to everyone. The college strives to offer effective student learning that leads to successful achievement of educational goals. The goal is to obtain skills, abilities, and knowledge pertinent to lifelong learning and gainful employment. The college is located in San Pablo, California and has an enrollment of around 8,000 students.
Attending Contra Costa College is an excellent choice. It has been recognized for helping students succeed and pursue their dreams. The college gives you the personalized learning environment you need to succeed. Small classes allow students to form a lifelong bond that can lead to working relationships down the road. In-state tuition is just $46 per unit.
Contra Costa College offers many outstanding programs. Degrees are offered in Anthropology, Art, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, Engineering, English, and many more areas. Contra has the program that you are looking for.
Outstanding student services help students succeed. The college skills center offers classes that help students improve their writing and studying skills. Tutoring is also offered. Veteran services are also available to aid service members in transitioning from military life to the classroom. Health services and child care are also available to students at Contra Costa College.
Students can participate in a variety of on-campus activities. There are many different student clubs on campus including: Parallel Programming Club, Culinary Arts Club, Business Club, International Student Club, Gaming Guild, Health and Human Services Club, and Sisterhood of Travelling Laptops. These clubs help students build leadership skills and grow as individuals.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students CCC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP 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 $7,800. 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
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $1,300-$1,500
- Out-of-State: $8,500-$10,250
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $46-$55 per unit
- Out-of-State: $310-$370 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 73% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 72% | $5,084 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 1% | $6,956 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Contra Costa College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
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 Contra Costa 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,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Bookkeeping (C)
- Real Estate
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (A)
- Journalism (A, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Medical Assistant (A, C)
History
- History (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
- Auto Body (C)
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (A, C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (A)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Sociology (A)
- Economics (A)
- Political Science (A)
- Anthropology (A)
- Geography
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (A)
- Cinematography And Film (C)
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Contra Costa College.
- Berkeley City College in Victorville, CA (8 miles away)
- College of Marin in Sacramento, CA (11 miles away)
- Laney College in Lancaster, CA (13 miles away)
- College of Alameda in Alameda, CA (13 miles away)
- Diablo Valley College in San Diego, CA (15 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in California
- Review a list of California community colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001190
- Phone: (510) 235-7800
- School Homepage