Solano Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,688 students.
About This School
Solano Community College is a public institution located in Fairfield, California with approximately 7,688 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,869 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $40,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Solano Community College (SCC) is a public community college in Fairfield, California, with additional centers in Vacaville and Vallejo. The college is part of California Community Colleges System. SCC's service area includes all of Solano County, and the town of Winters in Yolo County. It has 10,814 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $3,869/year average net price and $9,500 median debt, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or transfer in the Bay Area region — and that's genuinely hard to beat. However, the 34% graduation rate signals that many students who start here don't finish, so you'll want to go in with a clear plan, advisor support, and ideally a specific transfer or career goal in mind. If you're cost-conscious and disciplined, this can be a smart first step; if you need a lot of structure to stay on track, be honest with yourself about that before enrolling.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,688 undergraduates).
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