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Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA·Public·4,805 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,805 students.

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About This School

Contra Costa College is a public institution located in San Pablo, California with approximately 4,805 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,312 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Contra Costa College is a public community college in San Pablo, California, United States. It is the west campus of the Contra Costa Community College District. It is part of the California community colleges system, one of the three college systems in California.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable community college path in the East Bay, with the small enrollment of about 4,800 students meaning you're less likely to get lost in the crowd. The honest concern is that median earnings of $38,900 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone toward transfer to a four-year university rather than a terminal degree.

Founded
1950

Notable Alumni

John KiffmeyerGlenn E. Plummer

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,312
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,012
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants23%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
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at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,900
after enrollment

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

Student Body

White12%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino45%
Asian17%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,805 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, 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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