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Chabot College

Hayward, CA·Public·10,861 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 10,861 students.

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10,861
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Grad Rate
$41,300
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Chabot College is a public institution located in Hayward, California with approximately 10,861 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,150 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Chabot College is a public community college in Hayward, California. It is part of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable community college in the East Bay — graduates carry a relatively low median debt of $9,500, which is a real advantage over pricier alternatives. That said, median earnings of $41,300 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about your transfer or career goals and whether this path gets you there. It's a solid launchpad for students planning to transfer to a UC or CSU, but the value depends heavily on having a clear plan from day one.

Founded
1961

Notable Alumni

Tom HanksCliff BurtonRichard LawsonLuenellNate Schierholtz

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,686
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants18%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White16%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino42%
Asian22%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,861 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Chabot College

Hayward, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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