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Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA·Public·7,688 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

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.

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7,688
Students
$3,869
Net Price
34%
Grad Rate
$40,500
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

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.

Founded
1945
Setting
Midsize suburb

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences12%
Business & Marketing7%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences3%
Health Professions2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Physical Sciences2%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Sly StoneJoe CarnahanErnest J. Gaines

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,172
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,900
Avg Net Price
$3,869
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
34%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,500
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

White21%
Black14%
Hispanic/Latino38%
Asian15%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,688 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Solano Community College

4000 Suisun Valley Rd

Fairfield, CA 94534-3197

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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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